Why is protecting sensitive data crucial in the digital age?

Protecting sensitive data: A major challenge in the digital age

Today, businesses need to implement security policies to preserve the integrity of sensitive information. ERCOM offers certified tools that meet the requirements of organisations in terms of data processing and confidentiality.

Confidential data theft: Ever-greater risks for businesses

Cyberattacks aim to steal sensitive or confidential company data. In the digital age, the attack surface is vast. Data is stored in the cloud, exchanged between connected devices and even transferred to personal devices when users are telecommuting. Threat actors have multiple points of entry. With the decentralisation of data storage and the interconnection of information systems, protecting sensitive data is proving complex.

Complex, but essential. Cyber criminals see data as the new gold and a major financial interest. During cyberattacks, they intercept customer data, commercial data, industrial information, strategic data, etc. Through security breaches, social engineering attacks and APTs (Advanced Persistent Threats), they can penetrate the systems of any organisation.

A compromised system is a disaster for a company. Your organisation may have to pay a ransom or face a complete shutdown of its operations. Companies suffer disastrous consequences of an intrusion into their systems. The theft of sensitive data causes significant damage: financial loss, production shutdown, damage to brand reputation, etc.

Strict regulations on data processing and compliance

Protecting sensitive data is strictly governed by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Companies must comply with the rules on data processing. Authorities are urging organisations to incorporate advanced protection measures into their IT infrastructure. This applies to all businesses, including Operators of Vital Importance, Operators of Essential Services and any SME handling personal data.

Since the GDPR came into effect in 2018, companies have had to incorporate security solutions for data processing (transfers, encryption, secure storage, etc.). This requirement comes in addition to the obligation to notify both the public and authorities of a data breach. Failure to comply with the law can result in financial penalties, with a calculation based on annual turnover.

Protecting sensitive data requires experts and high-performance tools. It is now a question of finding global solutions, both in terms of analysing existing vulnerabilities and securing data exchanges and storage. These measures must also comply with current regulations.

We are aware of the complexities involved in protecting sensitive data and customer data. Our secure collaboration solution offers a powerful tool to ensure data integrity. Approved by ANSSI, the French national agency for information systems security, our solution complies with regulatory requirements. With us, your company benefits from a secure work environment.