“According to estimates from Statista’s Market Insights, the global cost of cybercrime is expected to surge in the next four years, rising from $9.22 trillion in 2024 to $13.82 trillion by 2028.” –Anna Fleck, Data Journalist at Statista The Paradox of Data The numbers almost don’t seem real, but the trend of cybercrime continues to […]
“According to estimates from Statista’s Market Insights, the global cost of cybercrime is expected to surge in the next four years, rising from $9.22 trillion in 2024 to $13.82 trillion by 2028.” –Anna Fleck, Data Journalist at Statista
The numbers almost don’t seem real, but the trend of cybercrime continues to rise to staggering heights. Every day illustrates the critical need for intelligent cybersecurity solutions to protect data without jeopardizing productivity and efficiency. Governments have invested heavily in cybersecurity development. These efforts serve to better protect citizens, improve public programs, maintain defense operations, and support critical infrastructure industries.
Even as governments mandate cybersecurity requirements and promote technology solutions, threat actors develop strategies to exploit security gaps. In fact, "critical infrastructure is the target cybercriminals go after most frequently. State institutions and political systems are the second most common target, with more than 450 reported incidents in 2023." --Statista, data analysis from the European Repository of Cyber Incidents (ERCI).
The challenge to balance ease of access with data security is perennial. The more useful the data, the more vulnerable it is to attack. The more security we add, the harder it becomes for that data to be useful. Governments are especially vulnerable because of the vast amounts of sensitive and confidential data they collect, store, and leverage on a daily basis.
Locking the data up and throwing away the key can never be the solution – without access to data, it becomes meaningless. Without data, we are mired in chaos, unable to understand the possible repercussions of our choices. Yet enabling access to data poses a significant risk to governments, even if that access is guarded by what we could call the typical cybersecurity solutions available today.
There are many technology solutions available to government and private-sector organizations, spanning across networks, applications, databases, integrations, and cloud and on-premises infrastructure. Tools have been developed to solve specific access problems, such as network firewalls, identity authentication, activity monitoring systems, and data encryption.
However, resource constraints may change the question from “What would an organization like to implement for secure data access?” to “What can an organization afford to implement for secure data access?” The challenge for government organizations lies in the difference between the answers.
A virtual data room or VDR is a fit-for-purpose solution that enables secure access to sensitive, confidential, or proprietary data. Due diligence processes, mergers and acquisitions, legal proceedings, IPO investigations, and other transactions often rely on virtual data room software for the storage and exchange of confidential information.
These benefits extend to government organizations, agencies, and private-sector partners and contractors. Virtual data rooms are indispensable when it comes to managing government projects, contracts, and long-term operations.
FileCloud is a hyper-secure content collaboration and data governance solution. The accessible interface ensures that users can leverage granular access controls, digital rights management, and automated workflows. Admins can set up advanced tools, such as data retention, data leak prevention, and content classification.
With a robust feature stack and a focus on collaboration and security, FileCloud provides an enterprise-grade VDR experience for government agencies, organizations, and contractors.
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