UK businesses are dependent on IT systems, and with more mobile workers the issue of data security has never been higher. What happens to your valuable data if you lose your laptop, or it gets stolen?

The consequences can be severe, especially for those working in the financial services sector; a loss of confidential data could breach compliance rules and regulations and result in a large fine. Full disk encryption ensures that if you lose your laptop you will not lose your data.

Sensitive data, such as customer information, is a valuable business resource and as such is more vulnerable than ever. Technology allows employees to become more mobile, which increases the risks.

Regulatory and governance requirements are an increasingly important driver in the need to protect sensitive data. Companies are being required to disclose breaches that place Personal Identifi able Information (PII) at risk, be it from a customer, employee, shareholder, partner, or other stakeholder prospective.

In response to growing concerns over individuals’ privacy, and the threat of identity theft, we have witnessed the introduction of a complex array of privacy regulations in recent years, such as the EU Data Privacy Directive and the Data Protection Act. In addition, professional bodies like the Financial Services Authority (FSA) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) have introduced a host of compliance regulations and initiatives.

Cybercrime is a genuine threat to UK professional services firms. The volume of malware threatening critical systems is on the increase, as are drive-by-downloads, phishing, zero-day exploits, laptop and mobile device loss. The Information Commissioners Office has increased powers to impose fines of up to £500,000 for those recklessly or negligently disclosing personal information. Regulatory bodies have unrestricted powers to fine and strike off.

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