Security in the work place is a major concern businesses must address to protect company data. In addition, to automated security, it is also the company’s responsibility to implement policies and procedures for the handling of data by company personnel. Students will research risks and threats to digital data and develop security policies all company personnel must be trained on and be held accountable to protect company data. 

Assignment Steps 

Resources:

· Internet search engine such as Google™, Yahoo!®, or Bing™.

· Microsoft® Word 2016

· Click the “File” tab, then “New” to search for Microsoft® Word Memo Templates

· Microsoft Office 365, Office 2016: Introductory: Module 1: Creating, Formatting, and Editing a Word Document with a Picture

Note: This is a two-part assignment and students will submit two documents.

Part 1

Develop a 1,400-word summary describing the challenges businesses have in securing data in today’s technological environment and what businesses should do to mitigate or minimize risks: 

· Include risks and threats of company data.

· What policies/procedures should be implemented for the handling of data ensure data protection and business continuity?

· Include in text citations and references.

Format your assignment consistent with APA guidelines.