Public sector needs to tackle key security issues to avoid costly data breaches

Public sector needs to tackle key security issues to avoid costly data breaches
Human error is considered the most likely cause of security breaches, but these could often be avoided if security and administration policies were put in place, and followed.
Those working in the public sector need to tackle key security issues if they want to avoid costly data breaches that impact both finances and reputation, according to a new guide from Network Box. The guide – Securing the public sector – discusses the issues facing public sector security, and lists key recommendations on how these issues should be addressed.
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264263.html
We’ve seen several high profile public sector security breaches in recent years, most of which have been preventable. Naturally, human error can never be completely eradicated, but guidelines and procedures can be established to minimise the risk that this represents to data security. We’re also seeing the public sector move from a closed environment, to a more online one, which has increased the risk of cyber-crime

Human error is considered the most likely cause of security breaches, but these could often be avoided if security and administration policies were put in place, and followed.

Those working in the public sector need to tackle key security issues if they want to avoid costly data breaches that impact both finances and reputation, according to a new guide from Network Box. The guide – Securing the public sector – discusses the issues facing public sector security, and lists key recommendations on how these issues should be addressed.

http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264263.html

We’ve seen several high profile public sector security breaches in recent years, most of which have been preventable. Naturally, human error can never be completely eradicated, but guidelines and procedures can be established to minimise the risk that this represents to data security. We’re also seeing the public sector move from a closed environment, to a more online one, which has increased the risk of cyber-crime

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