Think IP Systems Blog

Every business owner understands the importance of physical security—locking the doors, setting the alarm, and controlling who has a key to the office… but, what about your digital assets? Your customer records, financial data, and intellectual property are far more valuable than the office furniture, yet often lack the same level of protection.

That’s where access control comes in. It’s the digital equivalent of the lock-and-key system, and for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), getting it right is the foundation of a secure and efficient operation.

Data security isn’t a matter to be taken lightly, as too many businesses have found out the hard way. Unfortunately, there are far too many simple ways to correct common security issues - enough that it’s foolish not to do so. We’ll review a few ways to fix security issues, after discussing one of, if not the, most egregious security failings in modern history.