IT Security Tip #6: The DANGERS of Dropbox and other file sync apps

IT Security Tip #6: The DANGERS of Dropbox and other file sync apps

Quick Tip: Use only company-approved, business-grade file-sharing apps.

Why: If you’re using a personal Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive or other consumer-grade file sync and sharing cloud applications, listen up! These applications pose a huge threat to your company because company data can be spread far and wide without central oversight of what information is being shared with whom. Further, over 7 million Dropbox accounts have been hacked, giving cybercriminals a path into the company’s network.

This is even MORE important if your company has access to and/or stores financial, medical or other sensitive data. Using file-sharing applications like these are a clear and direct violation of data breach and compliance laws. Bottom line, don't use them for company data and use only company-approved, business-grade file-sharing applications.