Finding and identifying sensitive data should be a crucial part of any cloud data security plan, say experts at Aparavi, including defense-in-depth tactics where a number of mechanisms are layered to secure valuable information. It frequently includes papers containing personally identifiable information, such as personnel files, academic records, credit card numbers, medical histories, and other sensitive or private information.
Data security refers to securing digital data throughout its lifecycle from theft, corruption, and illegal access. Particular attention is given to safeguarding digital data “in the cloud.”