Cash in the Cyber Sheets: Making Money From Being Secure & Compliant

#32: Cash in the Cyber Sheets - Dirty 13 - Bad Data Classification

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In this episode, James continues the “Dirty 13” series, tackling one of the most common and costly audit findings: poor data classification.

Without a structured approach to labeling and protecting data, organizations are left vulnerable to security breaches, compliance failures, and wasted resources.

Join James as he explores:

  • Why data classification is a cornerstone of effective information security.
  • The risks of neglecting classification, from financial losses to reputational damage.
  • Input Output’s tiered classification framework, designed to protect data while streamlining operations.
  • Practical steps to build and implement your own classification system.

    • Data classification isn’t just a security checkbox—it’s a strategic tool that can save your organization time, money, and risk.

    Want to go deeper? Check out our accompanying blog article for a more detailed look at strategies, frameworks, and tools to strengthen your classification practices.

    Why Poor Data Classification is a Cybersecurity Risk Your Company Can’t Ignore

     

    Explore more topics from the Cash in the Cyber Sheets - Dirty 13 series:

    • Poor Password Management
    • Most Common Data Backup Failures
    • Most Common Physical Information Security Audit Findings
    • Backup Restore Testing
    • MSP Misconceptions
    • Incident Response Management
    • Supplier Risk Management
    • Audit, Logging, & Monitoring
    • Inadequate Employee Security Awareness & Training
    • Inadequate Risk Management in CPA Information Security Programs
    • Avoiding the Most Common InfoSec Mistakes in Financial Firms and CPA Audits
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