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GoodData Takes Leadership Role in Cloud Security ComplianceSAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 01, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As May 2018 draws near and compliance with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes closer to being required for processing personal data of European residents, companies must establish standards to ensure protection of this personal data. GoodData?, whose cloud-based platform enables organizations to provide data-driven insights and automation at the point of work, is taking a leadership role in complying with a broad array of global security standards, including GDPR, and in ensuring data privacy compliance transparency with its clients. Well known as an early adopter of global security and privacy regulations, GoodData has worked with governments and organizations in the United States, the European Union, and around the world to align with their missions to protect both consumer and business data in the ever-growing cloud. While use of cloud-based services has become more prevalent in recent years, some enterprises are still uncertain about how cloud service companies manage the security aspect. “Some organizations feel that on-premise solutions are more secure,” explains GoodData Director of Security and Compliance Tomáš Honzák, “because they can physically see the servers and the measures for protecting them. But this is a flawed perspective. In reality, not only do cloud vendors typically have more secure infrastructures, but they assign a much higher priority to protecting data than do most internal IT teams.” “At GoodData, we know that if customers are going to trust us with their information,” continues Honzák, “we have to show them that we’re serious about security, and we walk them through the steps we’re taking to ensure that their assets are protected.” As a global end-to-end insights distribution platform, GoodData has been a early adopter of numerous security standards, including
Honzák points out that complying with standards and achieving certifications is only one part of GoodData’s commitment to security. “No system exists in isolation,” he explains. “GoodData is one element in a huge global chain that also encompasses our service providers, our customers, and their customers. If we are to work together on the mission of data security, transparency is vital.” GoodData routinely conducts thorough conversations with each customer about its security policies and about how data is handled in the platform. “We’re making sure our customers understand how seriously we take security and the approach we’re taking,” says Honzák. “We’re very frank about the internal and external risks that they need to be aware of, and we show them the multiple layers of security that work together to protect their data within our platform.” While no company can guarantee 100 percent security, GoodData has made the decision to go above and beyond what is required by law and assume a leadership role in cloud security compliance. “Complying with global standards — including those that are not specifically required — and working with our service providers,” notes Honzák, “places us in an ideal position to educate our customers on both the risks and the solutions, so that we can all work together to keep data safe and secure.” About GoodData ©2017, GoodData Corporation. All rights reserved. GoodData is a registered trademark of GoodData Corporation in the United States and other jurisdictions. Other names used herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. GoodData Contact |