data security
Safeguarding digital files
Data security refers to the practices, technologies, and policies designed to protect digital information from unauthorized access, theft, corruption, or loss.
It encompasses encryption, access controls, backup systems, and protocols that safeguard sensitive data whether stored or transmitted.
Organizations invest heavily in data security to protect customer information, trade secrets, and comply with privacy regulations.
The breach exposed serious gaps in the company's data security.
Network access control system
- antivirusMalware detection program
- access controlRestricting resource availability selectively
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
- authorizationFormal permission granted
backup · biometrics · intrusion detection · monitoring · hardening · endpoint · gateway · lockout
Hidden writing system
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
- keyLock-opening device
- RSAPublic-key encryption algorithm
- AESSymmetric encryption standard
hashing · SSL · TLS · symmetric · asymmetric · digital signature · tokenization · VPN
Voluntary agreement given
- anonymizationRemoving identifying information
- GDPREU data protection law
- HIPAAMedical privacy statute
- PIIIdentity-revealing information
opt-out · right to be forgotten · tracking · profiling · transparency · privacy policy · retention · collection
Shortcut or breach
- leakEscape through a breach
- compromisedMade vulnerable to harm
- unauthorizedNot officially permitted
- intrusionUnauthorized entry into space
vulnerability · phishing · exposed · incident · theft · exploit · attack · penetration
Formal accounts examination
- certificationAttestation of qualification
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
- GDPREU data protection law
- HIPAAMedical privacy statute
policy · governance · risk assessment · framework · standards · controls · documentation · training
Harmful computer programs
- ransomwareHostage-taking code
- spywareHidden surveillance program
- virusMicroscopic infectious agent
- wormLimbless soil invertebrate
keylogger · botnet · DDoS · cyberattack · phishing · social engineering · adware · rootkit
Restricted from disclosure
- sensitiveEasily affected emotionally
- restrictedLimited in scope
- proprietaryLegally owned, restricted use
- trade secretsProtected commercial knowledge
need-to-know · non-disclosure · privileged · clearance · compartmentalization · redaction
firewall
Network access control system
- antivirusMalware detection program
- access controlRestricting resource availability selectively
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
authorization · backup · biometrics · intrusion detection · monitoring · hardening · endpoint · gateway · lockout · multi-factor
cipher
Hidden writing system
AES · hashing · SSL · TLS · symmetric · asymmetric · digital signature · tokenization · VPN · cryptography
consent
Voluntary agreement given
- anonymizationRemoving identifying information
- GDPREU data protection law
- HIPAAMedical privacy statute
PII · opt-out · right to be forgotten · tracking · profiling · transparency · privacy policy · retention · collection · disclosure
hack
Shortcut or breach
- leakEscape through a breach
- compromisedMade vulnerable to harm
- unauthorizedNot officially permitted
intrusion · vulnerability · phishing · exposed · incident · theft · exploit · attack · penetration · detection
audit
Formal accounts examination
- certificationAttestation of qualification
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
- GDPREU data protection law
HIPAA · policy · governance · risk assessment · framework · standards · controls · documentation · training · accountability
malware
Harmful computer programs
- ransomwareHostage-taking code
- spywareHidden surveillance program
- virusMicroscopic infectious agent
worm · keylogger · botnet · DDoS · cyberattack · phishing · social engineering · adware · rootkit · zero-day
classified
Restricted from disclosure
- sensitiveEasily affected emotionally
- restrictedLimited in scope
- proprietaryLegally owned, restricted use
trade secrets · need-to-know · non-disclosure · privileged · clearance · compartmentalization · redaction
- critical infrastructurepower grid, air traffic control, communication networks, healthcare systems, financial systems
- securityalarm system, lock, safe, alarm, camera
- data privacyGDPR, de-identification, consent, privacy policy, k-anonymity
- Business TechnologyERP, CRM, SAP, Salesforce, databases
- court administrationclerks, court clerks, docket, dockets, docketing
- Data Securityencryption key, password, passwords, access control, hacking
data securitydata breach
Unauthorized access to protected information
hacking · cyberattack · cybercrime · malware · ransomware
data securityopen access
Free public scholarly content
data transparency · public disclosure · data sharing · open data · freedom of information
secure, data, security, insecure, secured, insecurity, securing, securely, unsecured