Backing up the information

Most people store their data on their devices. This isn't enough. Your device can get damaged or lost. You need something reliable and credible that stores your data in case of any situation.

Mixing of devices

This is a common mistake made by startups. Lack of resources from company may lead to allowing employees to use their personal devices for office work. This puts highly sensitive data at risk.

Dependency on Smartphone

Due to the commonality of mobile phones, many people don't take them seriously. There are many things that can go wrong with your mobile phone: someone can pick it up and obtain your sensitive information, you can lose your phone or a hacker can get access to the information.

Carelessly storing data

Most people don’t know how to store their data properly. They just use hard-drives or flash drives that increase its chances of getting in the wrong hands. So, it’s not recommended to store and carry your important data in such devices.

Customer Information

Securing the data of customers should be the number one priority for any business. Without customers, the business would fail and without data security, the customers will take their business to a competing company. Never put your customer data at risk.

Keeping financial records intact

It is important for many companies to protect financial information of the business. If accessible to unauthorized users, this information could harm the business's reputation or provide the impetus for legal action against the company. Protecting company information is essential.

Importance of professional assistance

You need the assistance of trained professionals, and if you have not done so already, it is recommended to consider the idea of talking to a trained security consultant.

Storing Customer's Personal Data on Unencrypted USB Drives and CDs

The next mistake is to use unencrypted USB thumb drives or writable CDs to store their customer's personal information. Like email and FTP, USB thumb drives and writable CDs are very convenient to use, affordable and widely compatible with most systems, can also serve as a potential hazard if lost.

Sending Customer Data Using Email or File Transfer Protocol (FTP)

Email and File Transfer Protocol (FTP) are good choices for sending quick notes and attachments. But, when the data being transferred is sensitive in nature then choosing email and FTP can put your customer's personal data at risk.

Creating Unencrypted Computer Folders or Drives

Storing your customer's personal data on your desktop computer or laptop hard disks has risks. This invites hackers in case your laptop gets stolen and provides them the access to your customer's personal data even without knowing your system password.