No matter if they're proprietary algorithms, revolutionary software or even a new design companies have poured significant resources into digital intellectual property. The aim is to secure these valuable assets from theft, unauthorised distribution or reverse engineering. This requires balancing of encouraging innovation and driving growth while limiting access to confidential information that supports regulatory compliance.

Access to confidential information is controlled. This ensures that only the right people have access to information needed to perform their duties and reduces the possibility of sensitive information being exposed. It is also essential for maintaining compliance with regulations and building trust among customers and partners.

Access control lets administrators restrict who is able to access what data at a specific level, ensuring that users are granted only the access they need to fulfill their job functions. This method reduces the chance of unauthorized actions, and encourages the principle of "least privilege". It can also help to prevent costly data breaches that could damage the reputation of a business and result in financial losses, regulatory fines, and a loss of customer trust.

The best method to stop unauthorised access is to establish an authentication system that utilizes a combination of user ID and passwords, as well as biometrics. This will provide you with an assurance that the person who is accessing your data is who they claim to be. Additionally, implementing a central management tool that monitors access and identifies suspicious behavior can help identify unauthorized activity swiftly. Additionally, limiting network connectivity by using technologies such as private Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) or firewall filtering can aid in stopping attackers from advancing laterally and potentially harming other systems.