In a rapidly changing business landscape, you’re under constant pressure to innovate. But as you work to differentiate your product or service, you must find the right balance between digital transformation and security.
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Digital transformation just became easy. Find out how.
Companies that create strong digital strategies can gain a competitive edge, whereas those that cling to legacy systems risk getting left behind.Digitally transform or lose
Survey findings show that 86% of enterprise decision makers say they have two years to digitally transform before they begin to suffer from financial and competitive threats. This is motivation to act quickly, because traditional companies are being upended by new entrants leveraging digital technologies. Established companies often struggle to meet current demands, unlike startups, which are built to address them. Like Dan Schulman, CEO of Paypal, said: “The biggest impediment to a company’s future success is its past success.” Digital transformation is exciting. With it comes the promise of improved operational efficiency, higher employee productivity, and hopefully a better customer experience. But there are many factors to consider during the planning stages.Digital Transformation and Security

1. Provide security education to employees
When planning your digital transformation, consider where security vulnerabilities will arise. Most likely, they will occur when employees are still learning to use the new technology effectively. By implementing security processes into your employee training, you can prevent breaches or accidents that result from human error. While bad actors garner the most cybersecurity press, employee negligence or lack of protocols to protect sensitive data actually account for four out of five data breaches.2. Fortify data protection
