Safeguarding Sensitive Data in
Collaborative Environments
ADVISORY ARTICLE
By Nazy Fouladirad
California, USA
Project management is a critical element for helping businesses meet their short- and long-term objectives. And with most organizations operating in highly digital environments, having the right solutions for tracking and managing projects across in-house and distributed teams is essential.
However, while project management platforms have become increasingly popular for businesses today, they also come with inherent security risks. This is why all organizations need to take proactive steps to safeguard their data while still supporting team collaboration.
How Most Modern Organizations Approach Project Management
Project management has always been an important part of developing a business. Not only is it great for keeping teams on task, but it’s also a good strategy for helping everyone focus on the same higher-level business goals.
The methods by which businesses manage their projects has changed considerably over the years. With many organizations operating hybrid or fully remote teams, having a unified platform where projects can be managed has become a key element for ensuring employees stay on task.
Modern project management solutions are incredibly powerful and make it easy for teams to collaborate on large projects while tracking assigned activities. Employees can share documents, automate routine tasks like status changes and handoffs, and track important deadlines.
Why Securing Your Project Management Platforms is Critical
Although project and task management platforms are commonly used in many business settings, they come with risks. Because of how freely employees share sensitive company data within the confines of different project management platforms, they are often a key target for cybercriminals.
Some of the common risks associated with heavy reliance on project management tools include:
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How to cite this article: Fouladirad, N. (2025). Cybersecurity in Project Management: Safeguarding Sensitive Data in Collaborative Environments, advisory, PM World Journal, Vol. XIV, Issue III, March. Available online at http://pmworldlibrary.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/pmwj150-Mar2025-Fouladirad-cybersecurity-in-project-management.pdf
About the Author
Nazy Fouladirad
California, USA
Nazy Fouladirad is President and COO of Tevora, a global leading cybersecurity consultancy. She has dedicated her career to creating a more secure business and online environment for organizations across the country and world. She is passionate about serving her community and acts as a board member for a local nonprofit organization.
