
	Home > Midmarket CIO Tips > Security for the midmarket > Data protection strategies: Take steps to protect customer information

CIO Midmarket Tips:

EMAIL THIS

TIPS & NEWSLETTERS TOPICS

SECURITY FOR THE MIDMARKET

Data protection strategies: Take steps to protect customer information

Michael Gregg, Contributor
12.17.2004
Rating: -3.35- (out of 5)

Digg This!

StumbleUpon

Del.icio.us

Businesses are increasingly tasked with processing more and more electronic information. This can be especially burdensome for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) because of their size and manpower. If their data protection strategies fail, they may be just one click away from disaster. It's a valid possibility that the organization could be held liable if personal data is disclosed to an unauthorized person. The business could also suffer the loss of customers, revenue and reputation.

Most organizations want to do the right thing and are interested in proper controls. Some may just feel overwhelmed by the day-to-day demands of business. A survey performed by CIO magazine found that 14% of respondents said their company had not taken any steps to protect customer information. If you are one of that 14%, take a look at these five basic steps to help ge

Digg This!

StumbleUpon

Del.icio.us

RELATED CONTENT

	Security for the midmarket
	Locking down security in the move to electronic medical records
	A CIO's advice for implementing single sign-on solutions
	Options for outsourcing security grow, offer IT budget savings
	Network access control: Pointers for getting the knack of NAC
	Stopping malware viruses from attacking Web 2.0 technology
	Virtual servers no escape from IT security management concerns
	Unified communications: Securing access to OCS
	Unified communications security: How safe is it?
	Risk assessment frameworks easy to employ
	Midmarket regulatory compliance management: Don't let your guard down

Data privacy for the midmarket

The price of data center outsourcing: Security, costs and more explored

From software prices to EHR security: The latest advice for CIOs

Locking down security in the move to electronic medical records

Identity and access management planning guide for the midmarket

Data protection trumps threat pursuit in SMBs' 2009 security spending

Information technology management e-book downloads for midmarket CIOs

Database security: Who should have access?

Federal breach notification stuck in Congress

Pre-emptive strategy best approach to breach notification

CIOs under fire and in front of the camera

Information security management for the midmarket

Using key risk indicators to sell your information security program

IT security spending a bright spot in '09, with more growth predicted

Gartner: Vetting security of third-party partners in five steps

Locking down security in the move to electronic medical records

Security and risk management in the midmarket

Identity and access management planning guide for the midmarket

Information systems management for the midmarket

CIOs share advice on doing more with less

Get smart about patching security vulnerabilities

A CIO's advice for implementing single sign-on solutions

RELATED RESOURCES

2020software.com, trial software downloads for accounting software, ERP software, CRM software and business software systems

Search Bitpipe.com for the latest white papers and business webcasts

Whatis.com, the online computer dictionary

t your data protection strategies off on a proactive footing:

Customer data is a valuable corporate asset and as such deserves a sufficient level of protection. Customers expect steps to be taken to protect their personal information. In doing so, you are not only meeting expectations but also placing yourself ahead of the competition. If this is something that your organization has put off, now is the time.

Michael Gregg has been involved in IT and network security for more than 15 years. His current responsibilities include performing security assessments and evaluations for corporate and government entities. He has served as the developer of high-level security classes, contributed to several books and study guides and has taught classes for many fortune 500 companies. To comment on this story, email editor@searchcio-midmarket.com.

Rate this Tip
To rate tips, you must be a member of SearchCIO-Midmarket.com. Register now to start rating these tips. Log in if you are already a member.

DISCLAIMER: Our Tips Exchange is a forum for you to share technical advice and expertise with your peers and to learn from other enterprise IT professionals. TechTarget provides the infrastructure to facilitate this sharing of information. However, we cannot guarantee the accuracy or validity of the material submitted. You agree that your use of the Ask The Expert services and your reliance on any questions, answers, information or other materials received through this Web site is at your own risk.

Mid-market CIO Business Solutions on Data Integrity, Unified Communications, and Virtualization

SEARCH

TechTarget provides technology professionals with the information they need to perform their jobs - from developing strategy, to making cost-effective purchase decisions and managing their organizations' technology projects - with its network of technology-specific websites, events and online magazines.


TechTarget Corporate Web Site \| Media Kits \| Site Map All Rights Reserved, Copyright 2007 - 2009, TechTarget \| Read our Privacy Policy