| Encrypt Files for Enhanced Client Data Security |
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| Computers - Computers |
| Written by Steve Jordan |
| Monday, 25 May 2009 10:00 |
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Technology has changed business practices in many professions. An increasing number of companies have gone paperless - no more jamming documents and folders in file cabinets; low-cost mass data storage enables practically everything to be archived in electronic form - from sensitive customer data to confidential legal documents.
Technology has changed business practices in many professions. An increasing number of companies have gone paperless - no more jamming documents and folders in file cabinets; low-cost mass data storage enables practically everything to be archived in electronic form - from sensitive customer data to confidential legal documents. Unfortunately, the adoption of electronic record retention vastly increases the need for robust data security processes and strict adherence to policies for retaining the confidentiality of this information. Many states are enacting legislation mandating that companies encrypt files containing sensitive information, with more states expected to follow suit The Lack of Encryption Can Cost You Not implementing strong security measures to protect customer information that you store electronically could expose your business to potential headaches. If unencrypted files fall into the wrong hands, your customers could be open to invasions of their privacy or even identity theft, and your business could be threatened with potential lawsuits. Theft or loss of your sensitive client information can shine a very unwelcome spotlight on your company, resulting not only in bad publicity, but creating mistrust among your clients. Encrypt All of Your Data - Any and Everywhere In the past, businesses worried about the physical storage of files in locked cabinets at the office. Today, electronic customer information can be accessed from many different places; at the office, from your home computer, and on your laptop and USB flash drives while on the road. File encryption software is one of the best tools for locking files wherever they are, wherever you are. Given highly visible cases of businesses losing large numbers of files containing personal client information, businesses of all sizes, as well as individuals are protecting sensitive information with file encryption software. There are a number of file encryption software solutions are available that keep the personal information of your customers secure, whether it's on a laptop, desktop computer, or any USB flash drive or memory stick. Many offer an excellent value, encrypting important data on-the-fly with strong algorithms and generally cost from $20 to $40. Most offer a free trial. About the Author: Steve Jordan leads Intricom Technologies, developers of SensiGuard file encryption software. To learn more, visit SensiGuard.com. |