General Data Considerations
In the realm of information security, understanding the various aspects of data management and protection is crucial. This encompasses not just how data is classified (such as critical, confidential, or restricted data) but also the different states that data can exist in and the legal and geographical implications of data handling. In this section, we will give an overview of some key concepts.
Data states define the context in which data resides and how it is accessed and utilized. There are three possible data states, described as follows:
- Data at rest: Data at rest is data that is not being used and is stored either on a hard drive, storage devices, files, or database servers. While it remains static until accessed, it is still susceptible to breaches if not adequately protected.
- Data in transit: Data in transit is data on the move, traveling across networks or communication channels. This could be the data transmitted during a purchase...