EKMS (Electronic Key Management System)
EKMS (Electronic Key Management System): A system designed to handle the generation, distribution, accounting, and destruction of cryptographic keys. As part of a robust encryption strategy, the EKMS ensures that the necessary cryptographic keys are available when needed and are kept secure at all times to prevent unauthorized access to encrypted data.
Digital Rights Management (DRM)
Digital Rights Management (DRM): A set of access control technologies used by publishers, copyright holders, and individuals to restrict the ways in which proprietary content can be utilized and distributed. DRM systems are designed to prevent unauthorized copying and sharing of digital media and manage the rights of users to access eBooks, music, films, software, […]
Default classification
Default classification: Default classification refers to the security level automatically applied to data or information in the absence of a specific classification label. While it can be the most restrictive, this is not always the case; the default level is determined by an organization’s policy and could potentially be open or public if the data […]
Degaussing
Degaussing: A process by which magnetic fields are used to neutralize or erase data from a magnetic storage medium, such as hard drives or tapes. The process renders the data unreadable, thus ensuring the secure disposal of sensitive information, though it should be noted that once a device has been degaussed, it is typically no […]
Deidentification
Deidentification: A process where personally identifiable information (PII) is removed or anonymized from a dataset. The aim is to protect the privacy of individuals by ensuring that the data cannot be traced back to them. This technique is often used in data analytics and research, where large volumes of data are needed, but the identification […]
Data Roles
Data Roles: The responsibilities assigned to individuals or entities in relation to data. Key roles often include data owners, who have control over and responsibility for data assets; data stewards, who oversee data quality and lifecycle; and data users, who access and use data in their roles.