Data in Motion: Data that is actively moving through networks, either across the Internet or through private networks. It’s during this active transfer process that data is often considered most vulnerable to unauthorized interception or alteration, which necessitates the use of secure transport protocols and encryption measures to ensure its safe delivery.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D2: Cloud Data Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D2: Asset Security | Security+ D1: General Security Concepts | SSCP D5: Cryptography
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