Your business probably handles sensitive information which needs to be protected from unauthorized users. Failure to control access can lead to a catastrophic compromise of valuable assets. The principle behind access control is that it acts as a guardian of the gate, setting the conditions under which individuals are able to handle sensitive materials. As organizations evolve and change their practices for handling data might not be acceptable or appropriate. This can lead to sensitive data being made available to unauthorized users, whether inside the organization or beyond.
Inadequate controls can cause the loss of data from the first party, including customer and employee details. A breach of this nature could expose your company’s personal information to costly penalties from regulatory authorities such as fines, lawsuits, or fines. It can also damage your customers’ and clients confidence.
Managing access is both an technical and an organizational process that involves both technical and organizational. To ensure that you have control over access to confidential information, the proper balance between processes, policies, and technologies is required. These are vital to ensure your organization is in line to standards and regulations in the industry as well as maintains its agility and retains the trust of customers and customers.
For example, you should ensure that your physical security protocols are effective and reliable and require all employees to keep paper documents such as thumb drives, backups and other documents that contain personal data in locked cabinets, and to report strangers who enter your facility to the security team. It is also essential to create an „need-to-know“ for access to all. This includes requiring employees to use passwords, two-factor authentication and to check their privilege lists regularly.