GEC NEWS WIREWith the increase in data generation in parallel with cyber-attacks, the ability to secure customer data will only become more complex and urgent. Organizations need to take the threat of data loss seriously and create an environment where access to content is tightly controlled and monitored, particularly when it’s shared externally with partners.
Data as we all know is the new currency. In this evolving situation, how do you provide end to end data management solutions for the data rich enterprise?
Data, like other assets, needs to be protected. Data security isn’t just a good business practice; in some industries like healthcare and financial services, it’s required. Organizations need to know where their sensitive content is stored, who has access to it, and what is being done with it, e.g. downloaded, printed, forwarded, etc? Accellion is uniquely qualified to provide organizations full visibility into their most sensitive content. Full visibility into all file activity provides a level of control for organizations that demonstrates compliance with rigorous industry and governmental regulations. Similarly, by integrating with enterprise content management solutions like Microsoft SharePoint, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, Google Drive, Box, Dropbox and others, Accellion provides organizations the ability to access, edit, and share the content stored in these repositories efficiently and securely with trusted partners outside the firewall. Encrypted content, AV and DLP scans on file uploads and downloads, two factor authentications, and many other security features ensure organizations’ most sensitive content stays secure.
If we consider the huge influx of data in various sectors, which sector, according to you, is being affected the most in terms of data management?
Any sector that stands to benefit from the internet of things (IoT) is bound to be significantly affected in terms of data management. The emergence of IoT in two sectors – manufacturing and healthcare – have already proven to be disruptive. The data generated by IoT devices has created incredible opportunities for quality assurance as well as identifying inefficiencies in their manufacturing processes. Once corrected, manufacturers can better serve their customers and grow their business. In the case of healthcare, the internet of medical things (IoMT) has enabled healthcare organizations to better monitor and analyze patient conditions, make more accurate diagnoses and, in turn, improve the level of care provided to patients.
How according to you should business evolve in the changing information security management?
A confluence of events involving the exponential rise in data being generated by IoT, machine learning, artificial intelligence and other technologies, the increasing reliance on third party service providers, and finally an increase in the frequency and severity of cyber-attacks is creating a situation in which organizations must work harder to control, monitor, and secure their sensitive content. If organizations don’t know where their sensitive content is stored, they can’t manage who has access to it. And if organizations can’t monitor or manage access, they can’t ensure their data is only being handled by authorized users. The unfolding saga involving the Equifax data breach should send a message to CEOs, CISOs, CIOs and boards of directors that cybersecurity is a serious issue that, if neglected, can have enormous repercussions. And with GDPR becoming law next year, organizations around the world will be held even more accountable for protecting their customer data.
