There are a number of different kinds of data security However, the most important ones include:
Authentication is the process of verifying whether the people who access your information really who they claim to be. This may include using passwords, multifactor authentication, and other identity verification tools.
Encryption – The process of converting information into an unreadable format, which means only those who have the appropriate keys are able to view it. This protects sensitive data in transit and at rest such as databases, files and email communications.
Monitoring – The method that stops malicious actors from gaining access to or moving data out of your company’s networks by blocking or preventing access at the gateway. This can include data loss prevention (DLP) technology, encryption and educating employees on the best practices.
Backups — The possibility of quickly and securely restoring data in the event that the system fails or a cyberattack, catastrophe, or data breach occurs. This can be achieved by creating copies of the data in a different format or by storing it in the cloud.
Data minimization — The process of only holding the amount of information needed by your business. This helps reduce your vulnerability by decreasing the number of possible hackers’ targets. This helps reduce the cost of storage, and could prevent bloat that could lead to compliance issues.