Data Protection Day is taking place this Saturday to raise awareness of the importance of privacy and data protection. With 85% of organisations falling victim to some form of cyberattack at least once in the past 12 months, a staggering 76% increase from the year before, drawing attention to this occasion has never been more essential.
If you are planning any data protection-focused coverage over the next few days, I would like to propose commentary from Dan Middleton, Vice President, Veeam, a provider of data backup, protection and disaster recovery solutions. Dan believes that scepticism, a focused mind, and an awareness of the risks associated with externally connected devices are all fundamental to the prevention of data breaches. Dan Middleton, Vice President, Veeam offers his insight:
“Organisations in the UK&I recently reported that only 55% of their encrypted or destroyed data was recoverable, and just 17% claim to be happy with how quickly their data can be recovered when required, according to Veeam’s Data Protection Trends Report 2023. This highlights a significant gap in data security processes, and a serious need for businesses to re-evaluate how they protect their data.
“My main advice when it comes to data protection is to always be sceptical. The age-old saying “if it’s too good to be true, it probably is” remains relevant. Giving away personal details in the hope that this time you really will win a free iPad will only come back to bite when your personal details end up online.
“Secondly, slowing down and taking the time to make decisions with a focused mind will help to prevent those attacks that rely on us being too distracted to notice inconsistencies. Skip the mindless scrolling and stay alert to cybercriminals trying to trick you.
“Finally, remember that anything that can be externally connected opens up vulnerabilities into networks and increases opportunities for attackers to gain access to personal information. Whether it’s a corporate laptop, coffee machine or a smart speaker, always ensure you use strong passwords and multi-factor authentication, avoid unprotected public Wi-Fi networks and leverage anti-malware software if the device allows for it.”
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