The art of protecting digital information from theft, tampering, and unauthorized access is known as data security. It is a broad concept that encompasses all aspects of information security, from the physical security of hardware and storage devices to administrative and access controls, as well as the logical security of software applications. It also includes the organization’s policies and procedures.
When properly implemented, robust data security strategies protect an organization’s information assets not only from cybercriminal activities but also from insider threats and human error, which are still among the leading causes of data breaches today.
Data security entails deploying tools and technologies that improve the organization’s visibility into where and how its critical data is stored.
How data security and other aspects of security interact
Achieving enterprise-grade data security
Adopting a risk-based approach to data protection across the enterprise is critical to implementing an effective data security strategy. Early in the strategy development process, stakeholders should identify one or two data sources containing the most sensitive information and start there, taking business goals and regulatory requirements into account.
Cloud computing and data security
Cloud-based infrastructure security necessitates a different approach than the traditional model of locating defenses at the network’s perimeter. It necessitates sophisticated cloud data discovery and classification tools, as well as ongoing activity monitoring and risk management.
Data security and BYOD
Despite security leaders’ well-founded concerns about the risks that this practice can pose, the use of personal computers, tablets, and mobile devices in enterprise computing environments is on the rise. One way to improve bring-your-own-device (BYOD) security is to require employees who use personal devices to install security software in order to access corporate networks, thereby improving centralized control and visibility over data access and movement. To learn more about our services, contact Cegura Technologies today!
