Virtually all businesses today collect and store some sort of information for customers, employees, vendors, and others. From customer account data and intellectual property to trade secrets and proprietary corporate data, the prevalence of information in the business environment has led to a significant rise in data breaches. In the first quarter of 2018, Infosecurity Magazine noted that almost 1.4 billion records were exposed in 686 reported breaches. And, it’s not just a problem for large corporations.  

Small and mid-sized companies with fewer data security resources are particularly vulnerable to theft, loss and the mistaken release of private information. As a result, it’s important for businesses of every size to take steps to prevent data breaches. Being aware should always be the first step in mitigating security threats, but there are a few other ways to protect critical assets.