It’s time for another practical outsourcing advice!
Data breaches are always in the news. Today, most companies take cyber security very seriously and go to great lengths to keep their data safe. How about small business owners like us? How do we protect our data when outsourcing?
Data security is frequently one of the key concerns for business owners who consider outsourcing as an option for their operations.
Some data breaches are mostly an oversight, not an intentional theft. So I stopped stressing about something I don’t have control of and started taking precautions.
When you outsource, you have to give your people access to your stuff to work. That’s the dynamic. My team is composed of people I deeply trust; some of them have been with me since the beginning, some are new, but I trust them all the same.
Here are some steps you can take towards protecting your data when working with OFSs:
- Hire someone who has their own computer, or provide a computer.
- Let them know how vital data breach really is.
- Use a password manager.
- Have them sign a contract.
- Sign them up for a VPN.
- Give access gradually.
For more insider tips on how to find the right VA, you can check out the outsourcing education page. You can also subscribe to our blog to be notified when new videos are published.
You can also check out how to get started on hiring Rockstar Virtual Assistants.
About John Jonas
John Jonas is a long-time outsourcing expert and the creator of OnlineJobs.ph.
Since 2005, John has taught hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurs how to profitably delegate to VAs in the Philippines (and get their lives back in the process).
With help from his own VAs based in the Philippines, John has created an outsourcing empire that allows him to work 17 hours/week and to spend most of his time with his wife and 5 kids.
Find John at JohnJonas.com and Facebook.
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Romelyn Buera says
thankyou so much and godbless waiting for my first client i am a newbie ..
April Jean Alagasi says
Very informative article and I’m sure it will help lots of job seekers including myself.
Pablo gabriel says
Hi, interesado ako sa trabaho.
Jessica Marie says
Hi Pablo,
Thank you for your comment. You can apply for any of the jobs posted here by signing up for an Onlinejobs.ph jobseeker account. It’s completely free and takes only minutes to apply, though we only allow Philippine workers on the site -> http://www.onlinejobs.ph/register
Jorick valle says
Hi I’m Jorick Valle I’m from cebu city and this is my first time to this online job because I need this job for more experience and lessonspre skill
Andresa B. Pamat says
Hello every one.
Much willing to work for the company, any task for good and better of the company will be granted.
Thank you.
Jessica Marie says
Hi Andresa,
Thank you for your comment. You can go to this link to apply to job posts -> https://www.onlinejobs.ph/jobseekers/jobsearch
Jia Monterola says
Hi everyone! Newbie here! I am excited to work on my first client here. Hoping and praying ☺
Jessica Marie says
Hi Jia,
Thank you for your comment. Our support team has emailed you regarding your OJ account verification, kindly check your inbox or spam. Afterwards, you can go to this link to apply to job posts -> https://www.onlinejobs.ph/jobseekers/jobsearch. Good luck!
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Benjamin Perez says
Thank you for that information. How can I assist you?