In this day and age, it is becoming increasingly important to make sure that these documents are not lost; and that you can share them while making sure they do not end up in the wrong hands. Advances in content sharing, collaboration and communication are helping companies to achieve greater results and increased client satisfaction.
However, industry analyst firm Gartner states that 84% of data loss is a result of authorized parties distributing content externally. Additionally, outside factors such as viruses and spyware are also infiltrating this otherwise beneficial exchange of information.
The necessary evolution is for companies to master how to effectively collaborate and share, while simultaneously reducing risks and gaining efficiencies by taking control of their documents. When considering company data security, one must take into account every step and potential outside factor that can affect the information -- from creation to collaboration to delivery among employees, partners and clients.
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In these hard economic times, purchasing extra software and security solutions can be a daunting addition to IT budgets. But securing your company's data does not require expensive add-ons. Below are five free tools you should consider getting if you don't have them already:
Keeping your work safe is actually not difficult or expensive, despite pre-conceptions that some marketing professionals may have in investigating available security options.
In this age of extreme transparency and increased risk, it is important to be mindful of what you do, and take some time to familiarize yourself with the solutions out there. It does not hurt to test various options on your own system, fitting them to the needs of your preferred level of document and network security.
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