IT SOUNDS SIMPLE ENOUGH: Secure your CAD data so your company won't lose valuable intellectual property. In recent years, collaborative software platforms running on wide-area networks and the Internet have conspired to make CAD security devilishly complicated. The fact is our work products are becoming more digital and there's increasing pressure to share data. However, as data is exposed, we find ourselves one file copy away from losing control. How do we deal with these vexing problems? This month I'll pass along some useful ideas for protecting your data and working with your management to devise a comprehensive security strategy without breaking your budget.
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