There are many kinds of data security, but the most important ones include:
Authentication — The method of verifying that the individuals accessing your data are who they say they are. This includes passwords and multifactor identification, as well as other methods of identity verification.
Encryption – The process of turning data into an unreadable form so that only those with the correct keys can read it. This secures sensitive data in transit and at rest, including files, databases and emails.
Monitoring – The process that blocks malicious actors from gaining access to data or moving it out of your network’s security by blocking or interception at the gateway. This could include data loss prevention (DLP) technology, encryption and educating employees on the best practices.
Backups — The possibility to quickly and safely restore data in the event of there is a system failure, cyberattack or data breach occurs. This can be done by generating a data copy in a different format, or by placing data in the cloud.
Data minimization is the process of only keeping information that is essential to your business. This reduces your risk by cutting down on the number of potential targets for hackers. It also saves storage costs and avoids bloat which could lead to compliance issues.