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![]() From the Blogosphere Is Your Enterprise Data Secure? | @CloudExpo #Cloud #BigData #Analytics
Protecting your enterprise data is never easy, especially as technology changes
By: Peter Davidson
Sep. 22, 2017 12:00 PM
Keeping your enterprise data safe and secure is more important now than it ever has been. IT has always been an ever-changing industry, but in recent years, it has been changing more and more quickly. Now, thanks to the cloud, big data, and mobile devices all expanding at once, it may seem like the entire IT field is completely different every other day. This means your company is going to almost always be re-evaluating and upgrading your network security tools and methods. It's hard to deal with the current threats to your data, never mind prepare for new ones. Fortunately, while it is stressful to keep up with this changing world, it's not impossible. If your team is up to the challenge and is dedicated to protecting your network and the big data you collect, it is possible. Here are five techniques you can use to eliminate a large number of threats and secure your data. 1. Detect Threats at Endpoints 2. Sandboxing Because no tool is perfect, there may be times when your sandboxing application does catch legitimate programs. That's why programs are held for approval rather than simply being blocked. These programs are designed to learn as they go, so even if there are a number of false positives in the beginning, the program will get better and better at determining what are your legitimate programs and what are hackers trying to steal your data. 3. Analytics This is one of the newer company security tips that isn't being implemented by many businesses yet. In fact, experts predict that only about 40 percent of businesses will be using security data warehouses by 2020. However, that could change if the advantages of using analytics are more widespread than it is now. 4. Adaptive Access and Choosing Security Tools It's also vital to choose the correct security technology for your business. This means looking at the amount of data you have to protect, how many users you have, and your overall budget. There are some great security solutions out there that are simply too pricy for small businesses. However, there are some that any company can use, no matter what their size. For example, for companies that need a good program to battle hackers and malware, a great option is to use intrusion detection software such as Snort. This program is very affordable, but it is one of the best options for monitoring your network in real-time and preventing attacks. By implementing these five methods, you'll be better able to protect your data. Remember, though, that you can never be too careful with your data. Always look at the best security practices and always upgrade your defenses when you can. 5. Cloud Security These gateways monitor suspicious activity, prevent data loss, and encrypt all communications to provide additional security. Even better, these gateways are an affordable security solution, so even smaller businesses can add this layer of protection to their network. Latest AJAXWorld RIA Stories
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