If you can’t provide a trustworthy environment don’t provide it at all.
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Invest in security and compliance.
Don’t skimp—it is fundamental to your business and its future.
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Marketing:
explain why your security is good (and mean it- make sure you are able to back up your statements.)
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Document your practices:
make them accessible and comprehensible to customers.
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Use independent security & privacy seals
e.g. SSAE SOC-2. privacy seals. and known security brand scans.
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Embrace customer feedback and leverage the power of community to improve your security.
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Customers will always have concerns and ask questions
. Be proactive: identify issues ahead of the curve and address them. In addition, assign a professional point person qualified to communicate with customers and address their concerns in detail.