File-Level Encryption: A method of data protection where individual files or directories are encrypted by the file system itself. This form of encryption is highly flexible, allowing users to select exactly which data to encrypt and to manage access on a file-by-file basis. As a result, even if the physical media on which the files are stored is compromised, the data remains inaccessible without the appropriate decryption key.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D2: Cloud Data Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D3: Security Architecture and Engineering | Security+ D1: General Security Concepts | SSCP D5: Cryptography
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