Data remanence
Data remanence: The residual representation of data that remains even after attempts have been made to remove or erase it. It’s a significant concern because it can potentially allow unauthorized access and recovery of sensitive data and is especially relevant when disposing of recycling, or repurposing old hardware.
Decode
Decode: This is the process of transforming encoded or scrambled data back into its original format. It’s an essential mechanism in communication systems that enables the safe transmission of data. The encoded data can only be interpreted correctly if the receiver has access to the appropriate decoding technique or key.
Data in Use
Data in Use: Refers to data that is currently being processed or manipulated by a computer application or user. Unlike data at rest or data in transit, it’s in an active state, making it potentially more vulnerable to unauthorized access or attacks, like memory scraping. Security measures for data in use include encryption and access […]
Data Security Lifecycle (CSUSAD)
Data Security Lifecycle (CSUSAD): A framework used to ensure the protection of data throughout its entire lifecycle, from creation to destruction. The stages typically include Create, Store, Use, Share, Archive, and Destroy. Each stage is governed by security controls to ensure data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Organizations apply these security measures to mitigate risks associated […]
Data Integrity
Data Integrity: A key principle in data security that ensures data is accurate, consistent, and reliable over its entire lifecycle. It involves maintaining the consistency, accuracy, and trustworthiness of data from the moment it is created until the point it is deleted. Measures to ensure data integrity include error checking and validation, backup, security access […]
Data Security
Data Security: The practice of protecting digital data from unauthorized access, corruption, or theft throughout its entire lifecycle. It includes a set of standards and technologies that protect data from intentional or accidental destruction, modification, or disclosure. Data security involves a range of tactics, such as encryption, tokenization, and key management practices that protect data […]