7 Protecting your assets
This chapter covers
- Identity and credential access management
- The role of training in cybersecurity risk management
- Best practices for data confidentiality and integrity
- Resilience and security in technology infrastructure
Imagine your company data as a vault filled with gold. Data security is like a high-tech security system for that vault. It uses multiple layers of protection to keep the gold (data) safe from anyone who tries to steal it.
First, there are strict rules about who can enter the vault (access control). Then there are alarms, cameras, and even laser grids (firewalls, antivirus) to stop anyone who tries to break in. But what about the people who already have access (employees)? They need to be trained like security guards to spot suspicious activity (security awareness training).
Data security isn’t a one-time thing, either. The security system needs regular updates and maintenance to stay ahead of new threats. Just like a vault wouldn’t use outdated locks, your data security needs to be constantly improved.
In short, data security is a comprehensive strategy that protects your valuable information at every step, from when it’s stored (data at rest) to when it’s being used. Let’s dive deeper and see how each security system layer works!