The information security landscape becomes increasingly complex, making it difficult for many organizations to navigate the solutions available and how to optimally implement them. In addition to the ability to encrypt data, businesses must also contend with the cost of the software and the actual implementation process. This makes it increasingly important to adopt easy-to-use software that may also lower operational costs.

Information security consulting company Ernst & Young recently published a report that identifies common data security trends. Perhaps the most concerning is that most organizations don't expect a significant expansion of their data security budgets over the next 12 months, despite the increasing data breach risk and responsibility. Companies may be able to expand their security budgets by utilizing software for file compression that also encrypts data. This way, operational costs decrease even as the business more effectively guards its information.

Limited security awareness
The other challenge to improving data security for many organizations is the lack of awareness among employees. Ernst & Young analysts noted a vulnerability created by in-house workers that were simply not aware of information security policies. This is further showcased by the fact that rates of data loss stemming from employee misuse rose 25 percent since last year.

However, it is not only the employees that must raise the bar. As v3.co.uk writer Alastair Stevenson reported, many organizations still follow outdated information security policies and lack sufficient vetting processes for hiring cybersecurity professionals. Building expertise requires a significant financial and time investment. While it is important to build employees' security awareness, organizations can benefit from data encryption software that can be deployed quickly and without overburdening information security budgets.