The security of board management is vital to allow directors to take charge in meeting the objectives of their organization. Implementing a cloud-based board portal allows organizations to centrally store and share sensitive information, without the risks that come with traditional sharing methods, such as email. Directors can access their documents securely and easily on any device, whether it’s during or after the start of a meeting.
With dedicated software for board members, a single platform can be used by all members of the board to collaborate on documents of the company and hold meetings. A powerful search function ensures that documents can be found and accessed at any time and from any device- allowing directors to keep up to date on board matters even while on the traveling.
Board portals can be set up to give you a granular control of permissions for folders and files as well as a robust audit trail of activity. Data encryption can be utilized during transit and in the rest of the day. Remote wiping of lost devices is possible. A strong business continuity plan, and an uptime warranty are the best methods of securing them. They should also provide 24/7 support from experienced, in-house staff and have solid security procedures that include regular penetration testing by third parties as well as for example, a SOC 2 report and ISO 27001 certification.
Search for a board portal that can provide a single platform to manage all of your board’s functions – not only meetings as well as research and support like deadlines and briefing reports. This allows all of your essential tasks to be handled from one location and eliminates the need for back and forth emails between report writers, board secretaries and the security risks of sending confidential documents via email.