Capita Financial Software (CFS) today announced the launch of a new laptop and external media encryption service through Gecko Security, a new addition to the CFS Partners Club.
With more sensitive data being stored on laptops and portable storage devices, such as external hard-disks, USB sticks, MP3 Players and CD’s which are in turn taken away from a relatively secure office environment, newspaper headlines are rife with stories of data theft or security breaches. With thieves becoming technologically advanced it is no longer just enough to make sure your laptop or any of these other peripheral devices are secured with a password. If you lose any of these devices there is no guarantee that the data on it will remain secure if it is not encrypted.The FSA have made it clear on several occasions that advisers need to treat the protection of customer data with the utmost seriousness. Organisations must take steps to ensure that holding individuals’ data is adequately protected from loss or theft.By deploying the new service to encrypt both your customers’ and your sensitive information it can be ensured that no matter what compatible device it stored upon that it is secured in line with FSA guidelines and completely protected whether it is in the office, at home or in transit. Matt Humphrey, managing director Capita Financial Software said, the press coverage of such incidents has raised public awareness; getting data protection wrong can result in penalties and negative coverage for your business. Having a good data protection plan can install trust and confident with customers.Mark Thomas, managing director of Gecko Security said, Customers have a fundamental right to assume that their suppliers are handling their sensitive information in accordance with regulatory best practices. By leveraging best of breed endpoint technologies to enforce their information security policies; suppliers can ensure that they provide their customers with the level of assurance that they deserve.If you would like more information on the Capita Financial Software encryption service visit www.capitafinancialsoftware.co.uk
With more sensitive data being stored on laptops and portable storage devices, such as external hard-disks, USB sticks, MP3 Players and CD’s which are in turn taken away from a relatively secure office environment, newspaper headlines are rife with stories of data theft or security breaches. With thieves becoming technologically advanced it is no longer just enough to make sure your laptop or any of these other peripheral devices are secured with a password. If you lose any of these devices there is no guarantee that the data on it will remain secure if it is not encrypted.
The FSA have made it clear on several occasions that advisers need to treat the protection of customer data with the utmost seriousness. Organisations must take steps to ensure that holding individuals’ data is adequately protected from loss or theft.
By deploying the new service to encrypt both your customers’ and your sensitive information it can be ensured that no matter what compatible device it stored upon that it is secured in line with FSA guidelines and completely protected whether it is in the office, at home or in transit. Matt Humphrey, managing director Capita Financial Software said, the press coverage of such incidents has raised public awareness; getting data protection wrong can result in penalties and negative coverage for your business. Having a good data protection plan can install trust and confident with customers.
Mark Thomas, managing director of Gecko Security said, Customers have a fundamental right to assume that their suppliers are handling their sensitive information in accordance with regulatory best practices. By leveraging best of breed endpoint technologies to enforce their information security policies; suppliers can ensure that they provide their customers with the level of assurance that they deserve.
If you would like more information on the Capita Financial Software encryption service visit www.capitafinancialsoftware.co.uk
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