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CIOS MUST START AN EFFECTIVE SECURITY STRATEGY WITH DATA LOSS PREVENTION
With changing work habits and the shift to hybrid work environments , regulations are being updated to reflect new risks . Ann Keene , Regional Director UK & Ireland at Kingston Technology , discusses how CIOs can implement a robust DLP strategy deployable at all levels with continuous improvements and timely measurements .
Most enterprise CIOs will have a data loss prevention strategy in place , and this may now include extending security perimeters to allow for hybrid working practices . Some are choosing to ‘ air gap ’ data by using USB drives to transport sensitive documents when employees are working remotely . The problem with this approach , however , is that it puts data at risk of a cyberattack or theft unless the devices are encrypted .
With data breaches on the rise , adopting a data loss prevention ( DLP ) strategy has never been more important . Some of the biggest breaches in recent years have involved well-known names , such as LinkedIn , which in 2021 had data associated with 700 million users posted for sale on a Dark Web forum . Others have been more potentially dangerous
It is not just the responsibility of the CIO to implement and oversee best practices . Data security must be a company-wide effort .
from a personal perspective , like the University of Manchester / NHS breach in 2023 which compromised the data of 1.1 million NHS patients .
For most organisations , the loss of data relates not just to the challenges of managing customer relationships when trust has been eroded and the brand is damaged , but the hefty regulatory fines and negative commercial impact that a breach can trigger .
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