The IT guide to data security and governance

The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted digital strengths and shortcomings. On one hand, chief information officers (CIOs) became pioneers in digital transformations as companies moved traditional brick-and-mortar operations online. On the other hand, virtual spaces created new opportunities for cyberattacks, data leaks, company breaches and internal threats.

According to a 2020 report by IBM, phishing attempts increased by 600 per cent and cloud-based attacks rose by 630 per cent^✱. Costly data breaches can lead to the erosion of company buy-in, brand integrity and trust. CIOs and chief information security officers (CISOs) face now, more than ever, exponential pressure to ensure business continuity and address these security concerns.

This guide from Salesforce offers information on creating trusted digital environments to ensure security in a work-from-anywhere world. It also highlights ways to make sure employees understand their role in security and highlights resources that eliminate virtual vulnerabilities.

Download this guide to:

• Learn how to build a secure and trusted platform to encrypt, monitor and retain critical data.
• Find out how to protect sensitive data when building and testing apps and secure them for highly regulated industries.
• Discover how to gain visibility into the security posture of your environment.

^✱The State Of Identity Security, 2020 (published by Forbes), Louis Columbus, 6 September 2020