Database Security: Make it a Top Priority

In recent months there have been several security breaches that have reached the headlines. Are you protected?

Security is often put off: “we’ll implement that later.” But the truth is that deadlines often dictate going live with a system that has less than basic login security.

One of the most troubling things is credit card data, as well as social security numbers stored in plain text in the database. As a developer, it is increasingly difficult to handle encryption because so many applications and devices need to access the data, and they don’t all support encryption methods exactly the same. This creates a time bomb situation where it is only a matter of time until data is compromised, either internally or externally. There are several ways to implement solutions but like everything else, it is not one size fits all. Instead, analysis is required to establish and implement a game plan. This is where we come in. We can help identify the risks and suggest and help implement solutions that will give you peace of mind.

Don’t wait until your system is compromised. Your customers don’t have patience for their personal data being exposed by your system, nor would you.