Outsourcing has become the order of the day, but alas, many organizations are stepping back, mainly because of security issues. But the good news is that you can outsource and still protect your data when you work with service providers, by following these simple steps
1. A sound security policy
First make sure your organization is in order, before you start outsourcing. Make sure that you have a security policy that is good and at the same time realistic. Your policy should include a data classification that distinguishes between common and sensitive data. The security policy should also include definite standards and guidelines. Finally, ensure that these guidelines have been agreed and finalized by the business managers and information technology professionals in your firm.