New Gold

Protecting data becomes increasingly important as the quantity and value of information grows. We describe the basics of data security and governance and how they intertwine.

Martin Kuppinger

Data has a central function in the digital economy. It is collected in gigantic quantities so that automated or autonomous decisions can be made on the basis of data analysis. In this context, data security is achieved by technologies such as encryption, access protection, and tools that prevent attacks (e.g., SQL injection) on information. In contrast, data governance involves tools that encourage correct handling of data (e.g., managing personal and other sensitive information) and that implement the associated risk management with the use of, for example, metrics and control instruments. The Basis: Data Overview To implement data security, not just as a local solution for certain databases but to secure all or at least a large amount of relevant information, you first need to establish the basis. Data management informs…

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ADMIN Network & Security (Digital) - 1 Issue, January/February 2023

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