Fined up to £500,000 for data loss

A recent BBC news article warns of future fines for data loss and once again highlights how critical data protection is for every business.

Read the full article on the BBC website: BBC News

Your needs can be taken care of, CD Team offers a range of data security and anti-piracy solutions which can reduce the chances of your data being lost and or copied dramatically and even eliminate it completely:


» SECURE DISCS for access security and data protection
Secure discs such as Verbatims SecureSave DVDs and AutoSave Encrypt, are a simple and cost effective way to store and distribute confidential information. If the disc is lost or stolen, it is protected by an enforced password and 256-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption. If the disc is copied onto a standard blank disc or a hard disc drive the encrypted data will become inaccessible. Each disc contains the security application so in only a few clicks, and without installing any software on your PC, you can record, protect, encrypt and archive your sensitive data.


» SECURE USBs for portable data security and content protection
Secure USB drives are the perfect compact and versatile way to save your sensitive data and protect it from unauthorised access. CD Team has a selection of secure USBs ranging from single secure partition with enforced password protection and hardware-based, 256-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption to advanced devices with FIPS 140-2 level 2 certification and inbuilt drive termination software. As above each USB device contains the security application.


» SECURE DUPLICATORS for secure data copying
Secure Duplicators with lockable entry, can custom print your cd, dvd or blu-ray discs with your company details and logo, individually barcode or serial number them or add an individuals name to every disc produced so that you can track each one. This identity information can also be embedded into the disc content (known as fingerprinting). For regular high volume data encryption, AutoSave Encrypt Pro enables discs to be pre-printed with your logo and supplied in bulk or used as part of our secure duplication service.


» SECURE HARD DRIVES for secure data storage
Protecting the data that is stored on external hard drives is of major concern to many organizations and there is an increasing requirement for the devices to be robustly secure. Verbatim’s 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) hardware encrypted 2.5” hard disk drive fulfils this need, offering real-time full disk encrypted storage with no loss of performance during data transfer.


» SECURE DISC DESTRUCTION for safe data disposal
Don't leave discs lying around in temptations way. If you have important data to protect, disposing of it can be a real issue. Don't take any unnecessary chances; CD Team can dispose of all your discs using heavy duty disc shredders or provide you with a disc shredder or professional degausser for use in-house.


For more details or visit our dedicated security site: www.storeandprotect.co.uk

The importance of data security for small businesses

In recent months we have heard stories about large corporations losing CDs and USBs containing confidential details of millions of customers, including bank details, health records and other sensitive information. The general public are understandably worried about the safety of their confidential information, and the companies that store this data have a duty to keep it from falling into the wrong hands.

The stories that dominate the news relate primarily to larger businesses, however this does not mean the same security lapses aren’t happening in smaller enterprises. In fact, the possibilities of data loss are just as likely, if not more so, because of budget and personnel constraints. But this shouldn’t be an excuse.

In the current economic climate, businesses should treat their customers like gold dust. Repeat business is vital to the prosperity of most SMEs and confidential information should be protected in an appropriate manner.

Human error is always an added risk and unfortunately mistakes are made despite best efforts to avoid them. However, if SMEs become more vigilant and follow simple rules to protect their data, even in the event of piracy or theft, they can reduce the chances of data loss dramatically. Both they and their customers will be safe in the knowledge that their data is protected from unauthorised access.

A new product on the data protection market reaches out to smaller businesses helping them password protect, encrypt and record their data. It is ideal for those needing to backup or distribute sensitive data quickly and very simply without compromising the level of security.

AutoSave Encrypt contains a pioneering embedded technology (CDSoft-R Cryptex) which means you won’t need to install any software in order to burn and encrypt your files to disc. The files are password protected when the data is initially transferred onto the disc. If your Cryptex disc is lost or stolen, it will become totally useless without the original disc or the password to access it.

For more information on this product and other security products visit this website: www.storeandprotect.co.uk

By increasing the awareness of the importance of data security, we hope SMEs and corporations take responsibility for protecting private information.

From a business and personal perspective, it is the right thing to do.