There are e-mail providers that offer the protection you need.It may cost you a nominal monthly fee, but for piece of mind, it is worth it. And do not forget about passwords. Have you thought about whether your passwords have sufficient complexity to reduce the impact of penetration? Do you change them on a periodic basis? Just as you would not leave your home or car unlocked, taking these steps are critical to securing your personal information. You may consider them a hassle at the onset, but eventually these steps become a part of your routine.

Finally, you must keep current with patches and make the effort to fix identified weaknesses. According to American Banker, “Almost all—99.9%—of exploited vulnerabilities were compromised more than a year after those vulnerabilities had been published and presumably patches issued.”

There is much to think about, as technology can solve many issues for high-net-worth families and causes many problems. Personal information can be secured, but it's a job that can be challenging and somewhat daunting. You need to take the first step by understanding your risks, determining what you need to do and taking action. Since it starts with you, share what you have learned and actively demonstrate what you are doing. You can be the driver who will instill a philosophy of connectedness and open dialogues, but with a controlled approach that balances the critical issues of networking and security.

William Wyman is the CEO of Summitas, a secure communications portal offering high-net-worth families, family offices and their advisors a platform for collaboration and communication.

 
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