Masking: A process used to protect sensitive data by replacing it with random characters or other dummy information. It enables users to carry out operations without exposing the actual data, thus preserving confidentiality. It’s a technique often used in environments where data needs to be used for testing or analysis but where the original data contains sensitive details.
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
« Back to Glossary Index