Digital Trust Explained
WHAT IS DIGITAL TRUST?
TechTarget best defines Digital Trust as “the confidence users have in the ability of people, technology and processes to create a secure digital world. Digital trust is given to companies who have shown they can provide safety, privacy, security, reliability, and data ethics with their online programs or devices.”
AREAS OF DIGITAL TRUST
PRIVACY – No peeking! Providing your customers with peace of mind that their data is not unnecessarily shared or saved.
SECURITY – Ensuring there is no threat to customers’ data or any party involved.
IDENTITY – Customers are provided anonymity to protect their “real” identity unless otherwise approved.
PREDICTABILITY – Predicting any risk or negative impact that may be foreseen in the future helps to create “in the event of…” plans.
RISK MITIGATION – Accounting for any potential risk that may affect the customer.
DATA INTEGRITY – Ensuring all data collected is complete, accurate, handled properly, and secure.
THE IMPORTANCE OF DIGITAL TRUST
Digital trust will separate dependable, secure companies from the herd. Trust building is guaranteed to make sure your clients feel safe giving their business to your organization. Turning a blind eye to digital trust will make your organization crumble because of the rapid development of digitization we face daily. One in ten consumers stopped doing business with companies that did not protect their data.
Privacy, Security, Identity, Predictability, Risk Mitigation, and Data Integrity all go hand in hand to create the perfect establishment of Digital Trust.
PGH CAN HELP
Partnering with an IT agency that values Trust, Teamwork, and Respect as we do a PGH Networks will put you on the path to success. Our knowledgeable team of IT veterans is constantly reviewing potential threats and industry recommendations, allowing us to address concerns quickly.
Contact us today if you want to strengthen your reputation among your customers!
Written by
PGH Networks Team
The PGH Networks team — Pittsburgh-based managed IT, cybersecurity, and cloud specialists helping local businesses run securely and grow.
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