"Storing information on devices is not a new problem and not so long ago it would have been information stored onto a 1.MB disk; however, now the problem is a much greater storage problem and therefore needs to be dealt with in the security policy."

USB memory sticks with 4GB of memory equate to holding around 160,000 documents. Moren said companies need to ensure policies are used to control the amount of log-in attempts to access data, and ensure all staff are aware their employment does not allow non-company devices to be used within the company network.