Data leak prevention: a priority for your business

Data is one of your company’s most valuable assets. So proper protection of that data is important. One of the biggest risks is data leaks, which are usually caused by negligence or human error. For instance, an employee might share sensitive information with the wrong person or lose a device containing business information. This can happen by accident or on purpose. But don’t forget you also entrust a host of data to third parties. If a supplier or partner is confronted with a data leak, your data can also be compromised.

Causes and consequences

If you have insufficient security measures, such as weak passwords or unencrypted storage devices, you are exposing your data to serious risks. But phishing attacks by cybercriminals may also result in leaks by enticing your employees to share login details or sensitive information. And software that is not up to date may contain vulnerabilities that can be exploited by cybercriminals, giving them access to your data.

A data leak can cause serious damage to your organisation’s reputation. You risk losing the confidence of your customers. Not only can this have a direct financial impact because of potential loss of turnover, but it can also lead to fines and costs for data recovery and legal proceedings.

Prevent data leaks

This is why, regardless of the size of your company, preventing data leaks should be your number one priority. In this video you will discover how you can do just that: