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Don't Get Tricked on Halloween:Data Security
Kris Baker - VP of Sales and Services
Session Overview● What is data security? ● Why is it important?● Offline Privacy● Privacy Policies● Online Privacy● How Demosphere Can Help
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Data Security
Data security is:
● Protecting data from unauthorized access● Ensuring your privacy● Protecting data from loss or corruption● Essential guidelines:
● Encryption● User Authentication● Backup Solutions
Data Security
Sharing personal information can be SCARY!
Why data security is important:
● avoid scams/spam● protection from fraud● protection from identity theft● protect from loss of data
Offline Security Measures● Be mindful of the data you're sharing● Provide original copies for review, rather than hard
copies● Ask and understand how organizations are using or
sharing your data● Ask and understand how organizations are protecting
your data● Don't print sensitive data unless absolutely necessary● Read and understand Privacy Policies
Privacy Policies:Read Them!
● How do organizations use and share the data they collect from you?○ What data is collected?○ How is it stored?○ With whom is the data shared?
Online Security Measures
1. Data Encryption2. PCI Compliance3. User Authentication4. Backup Solutions
Data Encryption
● Transforms plaintext into "cyphertext", a form that is non-readable to unauthorized parties
● Most common: SSL (secure sockets layer)● To ensure security, also check the digital
signature on the certificate
PCI Compliance
● Payment Card Industry compliance standards:○ Maintain a secure network○ Protect cardholder data○ Maintain a vulnerability management
program○ Strong access control measures○ Regularly monitor and test networks○ Maintain an information security policy
User Authentication● Password security
○ Keep them strong: ■ no "real" words■ no personal info■ length, width, depth
○ Password generators (e.g. www.strongpasswordgenerator.com)
○ Don't reuse passwords for secure info● Never write down your password(s)
○ Password databases (e.g. www.keepass.info)○ Invest in a shredder!!
● Change passwords regularly● Never share your password or login info
Backup Solutions● Even with the most secure data systems in place,
there is always risk:○ Malware/viruses○ Security breaches○ Inside job
● Reliable data backups will ensure restoration of data○ On-site backups○ Off-site backups○ Cloud backups
How Demosphere Can Help
● 22 years of professional experience in providing secure database management solutions
● PCI Compliant● Reliable backups● SSL encryption● Privacy policy● Background checks
Kris BakerVP of Sales and Serviceskris@demosphere.com
Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you secure your data
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