5 Ways Consulting Firms Can Protect Confidential Information
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Hacking of private information or gaining unauthorised access to intellectual property is not limited to the banking or retail sector. Consulting firms, especially reputed ones are equally prone to cyber attacks. A consulting firm is a glistening honeypot for cyber criminals since people's personal information such as divorce, medical details, insurance claims as well as information on trade, income, merger and acquisitions are all stored in the firm's database. Consulting firms that have crucial information of other countries are at a greater risk of attack. Different consulting firms have varying levels of risk profiles and there is ideally no foolproof strategy that could shield these firms from advanced hacking attacks. Well, there are certain tips that can mitigate the possibility of cyber attacks to a certain extent.
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Training The Employees: Employees are the weakest targets in any cyber attack. They unknowingly indulge in activities that give hackers access to company's confidential information. Instructing and training them is key to stop such attacks. Training employees definitely consumes billable hours but dealing with ransomware is much more expensive and risky.
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Disconnect All The Backups From The Network: With a plethora of malware and viruses being sent to your system every second, keeping a backup of the useful information is one of the wisest moves. But connecting the same back with the network is not a wise move, since malware destroys information stored at these platforms as well.
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Update All the Software Regularly: Upgrading software needs hefty investments and this is one of the main reasons for firms not making updates at regular intervals. Old and unsupported software are the most vulnerable patches through which hackers can breach your system.
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Avoid Using Cloud Storage: Cloud storage is one of the prime targets of any hacker. Therefore, don't store any highly confidential information on the cloud. If you are using this platform, then ensure that you have properly encrypted key.
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Block Executable Files And Unidentified Users: Block all the .exe or .zip files transported through e-mails since security is breached when your employees click on it. Configure the system in such a manner that no unauthorised person can modify or access the file.
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There are many cyber law firms in India, whose professionals offer top quality guidance and cooperation in devising measures that would keep the worry of cyber attack at bay. Opt for reputed firms to ensure that your client's confidential information is safe from all potential breaches. “The author of this content is no way affiliated with cyber law consultants/cyber security consultants in anyway whatsoever. The content is purely on observation and in no way should be taken as a legal advice. The author does not intend to provide legal professional advice with this information. It is recommended that the reader consults with an appropriately licensed professional for seeking any advice. The author disclaims any liability, both tangible and intangible, loss or risk incurred as a consequence of the information provided�
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