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# Useful Cybersecurity Guides \[from the FTC\]

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1. Shawna

   Jun 1, 2020

   Most companies keep sensitive personal information in
   their files—names, Social Security numbers, credit card,
   or other account data—that identifies customers
   or employees.

   This information often is necessary to fill orders, meet
   payroll, or perform other necessary business functions.
   However, if sensitive data falls into the wrong hands, it
   can lead to fraud, identity theft, or similar harms. Given
   the cost of a security breach—losing your customers’
   trust and perhaps even defending yourself against a
   lawsuit—safeguarding personal information is just plain
   good business.
   [](https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/documents/plain-language/pdf-0136_proteting-personal-information.pdf)

   [](https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/documents/plain-language/pdf-0136_proteting-personal-information.pdf)

   [](https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/documents/plain-language/pdf-0136_proteting-personal-information.pdf)Some businesses may have the expertise in-house to
   implement an appropriate plan. Others may find it helpful to
   hire a contractor. Regardless of the size—or nature—of your
   business, the principles in this brochure will go a long way
   toward helping you keep data secure.

   The Federal Trade Commission has published 2 useful guides that I've shared here for your reference.[
   ](https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/documents/plain-language/pdf-0136_proteting-personal-information.pdf)

   - [Protecting Personal Information](https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/documents/plain-language/pdf-0136_proteting-personal-information.pdf) \[A Guide for Business\]
   - [Start with Security](https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/documents/plain-language/pdf0205-startwithsecurity.pdf) \[A Guide for Business\]

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