Five common data security pitfalls to avoid

Data security is on everyone’s mind these days, and for good reason. The number of successful data breaches is growing thanks to the increased attack surfaces created by more complex IT environments, widespread adoption of cloud services and the increasingly sophisticated nature of cybercriminals.

One part of this story that has remained consistent over the years is that most security breaches are preventable. Although every organization’s security challenges and goals are different, there are certain mistakes that many companies make as they begin to tackle data security. 

What’s worse, these mistakes are often accepted as the norm, hiding in plain sight under the guise of common practice.