{"id":6961,"date":"2019-10-10T10:20:02","date_gmt":"2019-10-10T15:20:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.figmarketing.com\/blog\/?p=6961"},"modified":"2023-09-06T19:24:09","modified_gmt":"2023-09-07T00:24:09","slug":"7-tips-for-protecting-client-information-infographic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.figmarketing.com\/blog\/7-tips-for-protecting-client-information-infographic\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Tips for Protecting Client Data [Infographic]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Having client information is important. Protecting client information, well, that&#8217;s even more important. Because as you&#8217;ve probably noticed, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.figmarketing.com\/blog\/10-cybersecurity-tips-for-small-business-owners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"cybersecurity  (opens in a new tab)\">cybersecurity <\/a><\/strong>is a major priority in the industry today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re making product recommendations, strategic business decisions, or just want to wish a happy birthday\u2014<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/anthonysmith\/2018\/12\/20\/making-the-best-use-of-customer-data\/#6ccc4fb33eea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"you can do a lot with the client data you have (opens in a new tab)\">you can do a lot with the client data you have<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, if that information gets into the wrong hands, criminals can do a lot with it, too. The tips below will allow you to take the right steps in protecting your client data from would-be cybercriminals; securing their information\u2014and ruining your reputation\u2014in one fell swoop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick tips for protecting client information:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Complete cybersecurity training<\/li><li>Keep your software and browser updated<\/li><li>Always run an anti-virus software<\/li><li>Beware of phishing attempts<\/li><li>Install a firewall<\/li><li>Use two-factor authentication (2FA)<\/li><li>Secure your wireless network<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.figmarketing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/7-Tips-for-Protecting-Client-Information_PDF_V1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"infographic  (opens in a new tab)\">infographic <\/a>below for more details.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.figmarketing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/7-Tips-for-Protecting-Client-Information_Blog_V2-510x1024.png\" alt=\"7 tips for protecting client information infographic\" class=\"wp-image-6962\" width=\"626\" height=\"1257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.figmarketing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/7-Tips-for-Protecting-Client-Information_Blog_V2-510x1024.png 510w, https:\/\/www.figmarketing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/7-Tips-for-Protecting-Client-Information_Blog_V2-150x300.png 150w, https:\/\/www.figmarketing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/7-Tips-for-Protecting-Client-Information_Blog_V2-768x1541.png 768w, https:\/\/www.figmarketing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/7-Tips-for-Protecting-Client-Information_Blog_V2-1170x2348.png 1170w, https:\/\/www.figmarketing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/7-Tips-for-Protecting-Client-Information_Blog_V2-585x1174.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 626px) 100vw, 626px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.figmarketing.com\/blog\/what-disruption-in-tech-means-for-the-financial-professional\/\">What Disruption in Tech Means for Financial Professionals<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.figmarketing.com\/#!\/Landing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"152\" src=\"https:\/\/www.figmarketing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/FIG-Logo-Red-Triangle.png\" alt=\"financial independence group logo\" class=\"wp-image-8736\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Having client information is important. 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