Your Most Valuable Asset

Information

 

1. an informing or being informed
2. something told or facts learned; news or knowledge
3. data stored in or retrieved from a computer

In today’s information age, information has become very valuable. In fact, a company’s information assets may actually be more valuable than its physical assets. Yet many companies do not take the same care to insure that their information assets are protected.
Most businesses have information stored in computer systems which is critical to their survival. Other information may be sensitive or confidential. Without proper procedures and controls, such information could easily be lost, stolen, or tampered with. The impact of such a compromise could be great.

Think about it...

• How long would it take you to re-create your customer database if it were lost?
• How long would it take you to regain your market edge if your customer database fell into the hands of a competitor?
• How long would it take you to build customer confidence if confidential information was disclosed to unauthorized sources?

The list of concerns could go on and on. And the above examples only deal with one particular type of information.

Inasmuch as you have spent real dollars creating and maintaining your valuable information, it is an asset just like any other which must be protected with prudent safeguards. And much of the potential risk can be eliminated simply by assuring that adequate procedures and controls are in place and enforced! Adequate training is also important. For example, studies have shown that over 65% of all information compromises are the result of user error. In other words, proper training and awareness could easily cut your risk in half!

Computer Solutions specializes in helping companies protect their information assets. Some of the services that could protect your information assets include:

• A review of your company highlighting areas of concern
• Policies, procedures, and controls designed to fit your operating environment
• An awareness program to educate employees in ways to protect your information

Surprisingly enough, most security risks can be reduced through prudent management practices. If you would like to secure your future, please

Contact us today. It makes sense.