Forced Encryption: A policy where data is automatically encrypted before it is stored or transmitted, ensuring that the information remains secure and inaccessible to unauthorized users. This process can be performed at different levels, such as at the file, disk, or network level, and is key in protecting sensitive data from unauthorized access or potential data breaches.
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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