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According to a major carrier of data breach protection, The Hartford, Data Brach is defined as a loss, theft accidental release or accidental publication of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) including:

• Social Security Number
• Bank Account Number
• Credit or Debit Card Numbers
• Driver's License Number
• Patient History and Medications

Here are 10 Tips to Help Prevent the Breach of Such Data

1. Secure Sensitive Customer, Employee, or Patient Data
2. Property Dispose of Sensitive Data
3. Use Password Protection (At least 8 characters long)
4. Control Physical Access to your Business Computers
5. Encrypt Data
6. Secure Access to Your Network
7. Protect Against Viruses and Malicious Code ('Malware")
8. Keep Your Software and Operating Systems up to Date
9. Verify the security controls of third parties that access to your data
10. Train your employees on your company's security Principles
11.  Bonus: Have proper insurance protection to mitigate further loss to your business.

Click here to review how easy it is to have a data breach in just a matter of seconds. Give your advisor a call to learn more about how to protect your business.