Given the importance of data to organisations today, organisations must do all that they can to ensure that the sensitive data that they collect, process and store is kept private and secure. There are a wide variety of tools that can aid in data security and in regulatory compliance, such as with data protection mandates.
But business is all about people, process and technology and the three factors should not be considered in isolation. Of particular importance is that employees be educated in the processes that they are expected to follow and the security standards that they must adhere to according to policies set. In today’s highly regulated environment, technology tools are available that can automate many of the tasks involved in developing, communicating and enforcing policies to achieve compliance—including the essential task of providing employees with the training and education that is required. Through automation, the cost of providing such training can be reduced considerably and an organisation will be better placed to ensure that all of its employees comply with the demands of the regulations that they face.