Big data security seems to gain more attention with each passing year. In fact, the World Quality Report of 2015-2016 claims that security is the number one priority, and concern, of IT departments around the world. This is because, over recent years, companies have begun using multiple external applications to carry out company processes. This has greatly increased the security challenges of a company and the risk big data breaches. This includes the integration of mobile devices into the business world. Everyone, from business owners to entry level employee’s, bring their personal mobile devices to work.
At some point, they have all connected with the company’s infrastructure, whether it was intended or not. Even if you follow every one of your company’s network security tips and avoid connecting to the company’s network, you could compromise its security. All it takes is plugging your phone into your terminal, PC or laptop to change your phone and your system is potentially at risk. Here are 9 of the biggest security risks company’s must face in regard to big data security.
1) Single Layer Protection. Unfortunately, a lot of the systems that are disturbed these days only come with a single layer of protection. This is obviously not enough for today’s fast paced market.
2) NoSQL. Non-related databases evolve faster than you could imagine. Keeping up with these changes is a full-time job and is something the vast majority of companies struggle with.
3) Data Transfers. Data transfers, especially automated ones, require additional levels of security and monitoring. Unfortunately, this is typically unavailable since the process is being electronically automated.
4) Validation. When a system sends or receives any type of information, it should go through a validation process to ensure that it is from a trusted or trustworthy source. This process is often overlooked in the interest of saving time and money.
5) Unethical IT/Tech Specialists. Some IT and Tech Specialists practice information data mining without notifying or even asking the user for their permission. This can lead to company systems’ being compromised if the information mined could give insight into passwords, new developments, or client lists.
6) Access Control Encryption. IT personnel rely on access control Encryption to work properly. If the encryption and connection security protocols become inaccessible, your company is in for a world of hurt.
7) Organization. Very few companies actually take to time to delegate access control throughout the company.
