Data security is taking the world by storm

Five worthy reads is a regular column on five noteworthy items we’ve discovered while researching trending and timeless topics. This week, we explore the growing need for data security and what it means for businesses and end users, alike.

Information. Data. Personal details. Particulars. Intelligence. Call it what you like — the universal truth is that in the present age, personal data has become one of the most valuable possessions. Companies around the world are scrambling to secure the data they have collected, while those with malicious intentions are vying for these coveted bits of information.

Anxiety over the misuse of personal information is on the rise. Regardless of what industry we’re in, at the end of the day, each of us is also an end user. And as end users, we would like to see our personal information shared in confidence with businesses and kept securely hidden away from the prying eyes of malicious third parties.

Ignorance is not always bliss, and choosing to turn a blind eye toward data protection will only do more harm than good. Having said that, let’s take a look at five interesting reads from around the web that shed some light on the need for data security and how to go about it.

With hackers constantly devising more innovative ways of stealing sensitive information, it’s more important now than ever to have a robust data security framework in place. Ensuring data privacy isn’t just a regulatory or compliance requirement, it’s essential in building consumer trust. Organizations need to learn how to use data to deliver an innovative consumer experience while maintaining the rights of the individual.

Data can make or break your business. Don’t let it be the latter.

What’s your take on data security? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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