Why Physical Security is as Important as Digital Security

August 6, 2019 / Jayar

Did you know that on average, data breaches in the United States increased by 6.4% in 2018, or almost at a cost of $3.86 million? This number already includes digital and physical breaches of data. This is why in terms of IT security, not only should businesses be concerned about the safety of their digital files, but the safety of the hardware which contain this data. Company computers, servers, routers, network cables, etc. are among these physical assets. This article by TraceSecurity curates alarming statistics on recent data breaches that might convince you of the importance of physical security. -April Toledo

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Why Physical Security is as Important as Digital Security

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