Personal data is constantly being processed and transferred in numerous ways — whether in healthcare applications, store loyalty programs, during purchases or while browsing online. With such a vast amount of personal data in circulation, the likelihood of errors occurring is heightened.
It feels like almost every day we hear a story of another company being breached — with data being stolen by cybercriminals looking to steal an individual’s identity, access accounts or commit fraud. Things are also getting easier for cybercriminals, thanks to technology advancements like generative AI assisting with more convincing phishing emails and deepfake content.
So, what should companies do to protect their data? If one works for or owns an organization that manages other people’s data, what actions should be taken to provide help?
Understand that human error is inevitable
Research such as the annual Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) shows that the human element is a significant factor in 74 percent or more of breaches. Bluntly, people make mistakes, and cybercriminals know what to do to exploit those mistakes. That isn’t to say that the people in…
