Equifax introduces its model of government and information security management

The credit information company Equifax has developed an information security governance and management model to train companies and employees who want to execute Security Awareness projects and avoid computer risks and fraud.

The increase in cybercrime is forcing companies to increase their investments to protect themselves with management and technological tools, Ensures Equifax, Business and Consumer Credit Information Solutions Company.

Cybercrimes multiply exponentially and it is estimated that more than half of companies in Spain have been victims of fraud in recent years. Despite these figures, habitually, Training and awareness in security of staff information are not among the prevention policies of companies.

Equifax has developed an information security governance and management model capable of managing information from more than 600 millions of consumers and 81 millions of companies worldwide.

The human factor is a common source of security incidents in companies, Therefore, good staff training allows to reduce threats in organizations. To increase employee interest it is very important to include, as part of the set of good practices, Recommendations that are useful on a day-to-day basis and contribute to protecting your personal or sensitive data, such as bank or health details.

As Eduardo Garcia explains, Iberia Equifax Information Security Officer, "Any company that wants to run a global Security Awareness project, the first thing to keep in mind is that once the project begins., It never ends. It is necessary to maintain a constant pace of training and updating of content, as the cycle of obsolescence and emergence of new threats is overwhelming".

Global organizations, as Equifax, need additional scenario analysis to research and develop new data solutions from multiple sources, as well as criteria when evaluating the contents, hearings and, especially, How to train and measure your compliance and level of success, I mean, Reducing global risk as an end goal.

Equifax, based in Atlanta (United States), is ISO-27001 certified globally, for all locations and certifying new locations as it expands its presence in other countries. This framework of global management and governance of information security has made the company the only one currently in credit bureau management that has this security certification..

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