Data security is the process of securing digital information from theft and unauthorized access when it is in storage during transport, or when it’s being utilized. It involves the use of various techniques, techniques and methods such as access control, encryption, data masking, sensitive file redaction tokenization, hashing and key access management. Physical security is also included to protect the equipment and facilities that store sensitive data.
Prevention of breaches: Alongside regulatory compliance, preventing data leaks helps maintain customer trust and helps create an image of trust for the company. This is particularly true for small companies too, who can suffer reputational and financial losses should PII of customers is disclosed.
Protect important information. Information that is sensitive such as the customer list of a bank, or patient records in a hospital are not meant to be viewed by anyone. This information allows companies to maintain their competitive edge by keeping it secure.
Provides accessibility: Data that doesn’t have access when it’s needed is of no value to anyone. Therefore, it’s crucial to have a backup plan in place for recovering data that’s been backup. Solutions exist that help prevent downtime from ransomware attacks, for instance, by offering cloud-based disaster recovery services or by offering data snapshots.
Removes outdated information: When an organization is no longer required by certain kinds of files they should be removed entirely from its systems, not just overwrite the space with new data. This is referred to as data erasure, and it involves using software to replace files on any type of device so they can’t be recovered.