Security Requires Information Classification

All companies should take steps to protect the integrity and confidentiality of their information assets. An information classification system is one big step toward accomplishing this goal. If you are not sure that an information classification system is needed in your organization, consider the following:

  • Government regulations such as Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Acts (HIPAA) and the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act hold corporations accountable for the privacy, integrity, and security of information.

  • Industry is more dependent than ever on the Internet. Many organizations use it for critical and sensitive communications.

  • Identity theft and loss of personal information is at an all-time ...

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