Motivating employees 'important for data protection'

Date: 13/01/2009

Motivating employees who are responsible for monitoring and maintain information can help in the fight against data breaches, it is claimed.

Computer systems often fail not because of technical problems, but because the people who maintain them lack drive, Cyber Security Knowledge Transfer Network's director, Nigel Jones tells PSCA International.

"In this situation, IT managers must play an important role through their liaison with staff," he comments.

Managers must ensure team building efforts deal with the importance of data protection, he suggests.

Opening up channels of communication will be beneficial, the expert adds.

Last week, it was revealed that the Data Centres Europe Awards is encouraging expansion and performance in a move to motivate employees.

At its ceremony in April it will reward and recognise data centre firms and follow this with other corporate events to encourage bosses to expand their businesses.

Workshops will focus on data centre locations and the advantages a good base can offer.

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