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Data Loss Prevention
for Business Users (continued) Security Businesses must
consider both internal and external security threats of both a physical and
soft (logical) nature. Internal and external
physical threats should be addressed through fire and flood proofing, and
limiting access to various facilities with a high level of security
surrounding a separate server room or data center. External logical
threats can be mitigated through the use of hardware and software utilities
such as firewalls and virus protection.
Internal logical threats should be addressed through a
comprehensive password system that assigns access rights by function. The system
should be rigorously maintained and tested periodically. Human Resources Designate one or more individuals with the prime responsibility
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ØDocument the business
continuance plan and have it reviewed and approved by senior management. ØDocument backup and
restore procedures. ØTest the restore
procedures. ØEnsure compliance from
the rest of the staff. ØEnsure that staff are
qualified for these responsibilities and have adequate time and resources to
carry them out. |
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Effects of Data Loss If they are unlucky or
careless, a personal user can lose countless hours of work or “priceless
files” such as photos that have a high
sentimental value. For the business
user, the costs can be much higher and even become a life or death issue for that
business. And if a data loss situation
does not actually kill a business, studies show that “downtime” costs could be in the
thousands or millions of dollars per hour.
The long-term storage, maintenance and ability to use original data are formal regulatory
requirements or at least a fiduciary or ethical duty in many fields. This is especially true in government, medical
and financial environments. |
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