Archive for the ‘Company Data’ Category
We often hear about the importance of storing and protecting a company’s data, but more important to know what data should be safeguarded, and how. At COLT we talk about business information. This information is much more than an indefinite amount of data to be stored for later reference occasionally. This is vital information for a company, information that is used daily, often without giving more importance, but whose loss would result in closure.
The names and addresses of customers and suppliers, contact details of company personnel, financial accounts, or design ideas and intellectual property are part of the business information that companies must protect. In many cases there are also laws and regulations requiring protection, and this task falls not just IT staff but is the responsibility of all employees. Protecting this information is to safeguard the business, making it more reliable and ensure its continuity. To achieve this you have to take measures to prevent both the loss and its interruption, and prevent damage to sensitive information and systems that are vital for the proper functioning of the business.
For SMEs
SMEs working in highly competitive environments, and depend on a small customer base. Any loss of information would impact the entire business, with an effect that would be much more catastrophic than in the case of a large company. First, a disruption of their activities seriously affect the company’s financial situation further reducing an already tight cash flow. Secondly, a security breach the company would harm the reputation he has in front of customers, an effect that would last long term.