Data security is on everyone’s mind these days, and for good reason. The number of successful data breaches is growing thanks to the increased attack surfaces created by more complex IT environments, widespread adoption of cloud services and the increasingly sophisticated nature of cybercriminals.
One part of this story that has remained consistent over the years is that most security breaches are preventable. Although every organization’s security challenges and goals are different, there are certain mistakes that many companies make as they begin to tackle data security. What’s worse, these mistakes are often accepted as the norm, hiding in plain sight under the guise of common practice.
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Five Common Data Security Pitfalls
Below are five common data security failures that, if left unchecked, could lead to unforced errors and contribute to the next major data breach.
1. Failure to Move Beyond Compliance
It is often said that compliance does not equal security, and most security professionals would agree with that statement. However, organizations often focus their limited security resources on achieving compliance and, once they receive their certifications, become complacent. As a result, many of the largest data breaches in recent years have happened in organizations that may have been fully compliant on paper.
2. Failure to Recognize the Need for Centralized Data Security
Compliance can help raise awareness of the need for data security, but without broader mandates that cover data privacy and security, organizations often forget to move past compliance and a focu ..
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