Data security is both the practice and the technology of protecting valuable and sensitive company and customer data, such as personal or financial information.

Think about the valuable data your company collects, stores, and manages. Information like financial or payment data, intellectual property, and sensitive personal information about your employees and customers are a goldmine for hackers. Data security—the processes and technologies you should be using to safeguard that data—is a crucial element in protecting your company’s reputation and fiscal health.