Book Image

Data Stewardship in Action

By : Pui Shing Lee
Book Image

Data Stewardship in Action

By: Pui Shing Lee

Overview of this book

In the competitive data-centric world, mastering data stewardship is not just a requirement—it's the key to organizational success. Unlock strategic excellence with Data Stewardship in Action, your guide to exploring the intricacies of data stewardship and its implementation for maximum efficiency. From business strategy to data strategy, and then to data stewardship, this book shows you how to strategically deploy your workforce, processes, and technology for efficient data processing. You’ll gain mastery over the fundamentals of data stewardship, from understanding the different roles and responsibilities to implementing best practices for data governance. You’ll elevate your data management skills by exploring the technologies and tools for effective data handling. As you progress through the chapters, you’ll realize that this book not only helps you develop the foundational skills to become a successful data steward but also introduces innovative approaches, including leveraging AI and GPT, for enhanced data stewardship. By the end of this book, you’ll be able to build a robust data governance framework by developing policies and procedures, establishing a dedicated data governance team, and creating a data governance roadmap that ensures your organization thrives in the dynamic landscape of data management.
Table of Contents (18 chapters)
Free Chapter
1
Part 1:Why Data Stewardship and Why Me?
5
Part 2:How to Become a Data Steward and Shine!
12
Part 3:What Makes Data Stewardship a Sustainable Success?

Setting up data classification, access control, and security

Establishing data classification, access control, and security is the cornerstone of data stewardship. Data classification is the process of categorizing data based on its sensitivity and importance. This helps organizations determine who should have access to what data and how to protect it. Access control is the process of granting and denying access to data based on user roles and permissions. Security measures are used to protect data from unauthorized access, such as encryption, authentication, and data masking. A data steward is responsible for setting up and maintaining data classification, access control, and security measures to ensure data is properly protected.

Data classification

Data classification is the process of categorizing data into various types, based on factors such as its sensitivity, criticality, and regulatory requirements. It’s a crucial step in data stewardship and governance for several...