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Enhancing Data Security with Deep Freeze Cloud’s Advanced Features

Enhancing Data Security with Deep Freeze Cloud’s Advanced Features

Data, data, data. Sometimes it seems all we hear about is data. There’s data mining, data breaches, deep dives into data and data muffins. Actually, those are “date muffins,” but the point still stands — data is king.

Collecting, storing, sharing and protecting data is critical to the success of many companies. And the importance of data isn’t restricted to for-profit businesses; non-profits, not-for-profits, educational institutions, healthcare organizations and government agencies all handle large quantities of data. And they all must keep that data safe.

How can all these different organizations do this? They can use Deep Freeze Cloud.

 

Data Security Today

Before we go into the helpful features of Deep Freeze Cloud, we should discuss data security more broadly. Data is important to nearly all organizations today, but, unfortunately, the potential data threats that exist are more prevalent than ever.

These threats come from various sources. Most prominent are malicious outside actors. Hackers and various cybercriminals are forever trying to get their hands on private data. They want to steal it and sell it back to you. They want to steal it and go after individuals whose information are in those datasets. And sometimes they just want to cause chaos for the sake of it.

Rarer but potentially more dangerous are malicious inside actors. People within organizations may purposely leak or steal data. And perhaps more common than that is just plain old human error. Staff aren’t perfect and might expose data or make unauthorized changes unwittingly. 

Last, IT infrastructure itself can make data vulnerable. Outdated or incompatible systems can compromise data integrity and hinder organizations’ security and success.

 

What Are Some Common Data Security Challenges?

Here are seven data integrity challenges that organizations often face:

1. Data Breaches

Big data breaches seem to be a monthly (if not weekly) occurrence these days. These happen when there is unauthorized access to sensitive data because of weak security measures. The increasing sophistication of cyberattacks — such as phishing, malware and ransomware — means a deliberate data breach is an ever-present danger. Breaches can also occur when employees inadvertently or maliciously expose data. It’s important to consider negligence or malicious intent from employees, contractors and third-party vendors when evaluating data vulnerabilities.

Bad actors may also install ransomware or other malware during their attack. This involves encrypting data and demanding payment for its release. These attacks disrupt operations and can lead to significant financial loss and reputational damage.

2. Lack of Cybersecurity Training

While it’s difficult to prevent somebody inside your organization with malicious intentions from leaking data, it is possible to significantly reduce breaches arising from staff ignorance or unfamiliarity with systems. Employees unaware of security best practices are more likely to fall victim to phishing or social engineering attacks. Therefore, prioritizing and investing in regular security awareness programs can really boost data security.

3. Problems With Hybrid/Remote Work

The rise of hybrid and remote work configurations has made data security more precarious. Multiple staff using different workstations in numerous locations increases potential exposure. Lack of endpoint security or use of effective virtual private network configurations makes these work setups especially vulnerable to data breaches.

4. Problems With Cloud Security 

A misconfiguration in cloud storage or access controls can also lead to data leaks. It’s critical to use a solution that provides cloud capabilities and security.

5. Insufficient Security Budgets

Many small- and medium-sized businesses, schools, non-profit organizations and government agencies operate with very modest cybersecurity budgets. This makes it challenging to implement advanced security measures. Furthermore, outdated software and hardware often lack support for modern security protocols.

Schools and government agencies may struggle to upgrade due to budget constraints. It’s hugely beneficial to find one solution that can offer the necessary data security, allowing organizations to balance operational costs with investments in cybersecurity. 

6. Lack of Incident Response Plans

Many organizations are unprepared for security incidents or data breaches. This can result in delayed responses, which can exacerbate the damage caused by attacks and leaks. Comprehensive cybersecurity training should involve protocols for responding to an incident.

7. Supply Chain Risks

Third-party vendors and suppliers may inadvertently introduce vulnerabilities into an organization’s systems. A lack of visibility into supply chain practices increases risk.

 

Deep Freeze Cloud

Deep Freeze Cloud by Faronics addresses all the issues listed above and more. Deep Freeze offers advanced features such as:

  • Reboot-to-Restore technology: This patented feature can undo any unauthorized changes made to a system upon reboot, effectively eliminating unwanted modifications and malware.
  • Application whitelisting: This feature allows only approved applications to run on your systems, preventing the execution of unauthorized or potentially harmful software.
  • Anti-malware protection: Deep Freeze Cloud includes real-time detection, prevention and removal of malware threats, as well as specific measures to protect against ransomware.
  • Data loss prevention: Restricting certain functionalities with advanced system security measures can prevent unauthorized data access or transfer.
  • Desktop lockdown: With this feature, you can restrict access to specific computer features, such as the control panel or start menu, to prevent unauthorized changes to system settings.

To learn more about Deep Freeze Cloud’s advanced features that can keep your organization’s data safe, reach out to our experts today

About The Author

Matt Williams

A self-proclaimed ‘tech geek’, Matt has worked in technology for a decade and divides his time between blogging and working in IT. A huge New York Giants fan, expert on Reboot Restore Technology when not watching football Matt gets his game on playing Call of Duty with his friends and other tech bloggers.

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