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Study shows Canadian companies still weak on data security

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Security - Jul. 3, 2018

Study shows Canadian companies still weak on data security

“One of the smartest things a company can do is make data security a core part of its business practices”

A recent Shred-it Security Tracker/Ipsos study shows Canadian businesses increasingly support mobile and flexible work, writes MobileSyrup’s Bradly Shankar.

The study also shows, however, that 82% of executives and 63% of small business owners (SBOs) believe off-site work increases data vulnerability—further, 46% of SBOs don’t have any rules in place for managing sensitive data. In a crowded market, a reputation for superior security practices can make a company stand out from the competition.

For more insight into how Canadian companies can improve their approach to data security, continue reading.