Security Tips to Follow While Outsourcing IT Solutions

by IDS Logic Pvt. Ltd. Software Outsourcing Company

Software outsourcing has gained much popularity all over the globe as it has helped various firms to concentrate on core business activities and leave the rest of the work to expert resources. Offshore outsourcing often has a great advantage of offering a low cost of labor and this helps the organizations to remain competitive and curtail the overall cost. With the complexity of communications and information technology, organizations are also getting exposed to various data risks. Over the years there have been increased data theft that has caused huge loss to businesses, especially the small ones.

Here in this article, let’s discuss how we can avoid these data breaches and keep our business safe:

The biggest misconception that most people have is that it is only big enterprises that are vulnerable to cyber attacks and data breaches, but the truth is that cybercriminals often target small and medium businesses that have fewer resources of data security. Most of the breaches result in permanent data loss.

Choose Strong Passwords: 

While selecting any passwords, be very careful not to reuse them and do not allow the websites to save them. Create a two-way authentication process for online accounts and a notification will appear on another device that will verify the identity of the user.

Update the Security Software Patches:

Whether you are using a CMS for your website or some other technology for your business application, hackers always try to find out a spot that is weak and will allow quick access. Enterprises often require sufficient resources or skilled people to keep the site updated with security patches. Hiring any good web support and the maintenance service provider will help to remain upgraded.

Offer Assistance to Mobile Workers:

Standards of data security should always be maintained across any enterprise despite its location. Mobile workers should always keep abreast with procedures and policies, and assure the installation of security of the software that is used on mobile devices. regular training should also be provided together with technical support to keep the users updated. So, while outsourcing your software tasks you should offer proper assistance to the mobile workers also.

Ensure Data Encryption:

While transmitting confidential business data, you should always remember to encrypt them. It is mandatory for all organizations to adopt data encryption before they decide to outsource their work somewhere else. Official emails that are circulated internally should also be encrypted if it contains any personal information. Data encryption also discourages the usage of W-Fi networks, since it increases the possibility of data interception.                    

Secure Payments:

While getting specific jobs done by software outsourcing companies the payment transaction mode and process should be very secure so that all the credit card details are carefully and safely handled. For this, you can hire dedicated professionals to protect the confidential information safely. Secured means must be used for financial activities like online banking and other business accounts.

Regular Risk Assessments:

Changes in the business operation or processes often alter the liabilities and increase the risk level. Regular internal audits and specialized external resources can determine the new avenues of risk. Based on the risk, security can be enhanced and proper measures can be taken to make the process safer. 

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Created on Dec 31st 2018 00:26. Viewed 342 times.

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