Friday, May 29, 2015

The challenges of data classification

Data classification is a very important security control.  All documents retained by your SOHO/SMB should be classified in some way.  This helps to ensure private, confidential or other sensitive material is not unintentionally leaked.


From Help Net Security:


The challenges of data classification


We are living in a data driven society with globalizing economies, data transfer, and ubiquitous access to everything from everywhere. From information gateways, websites, file shares, and web applications, to instant messaging and on-premises and cloud collaboration systems, data is free-flowing both within and outside an organization’s walls.

However, understanding what and where this data is, along with proper classification, will allow an enterprise to set appropriate levels of protection. For example, many companies traditionally apply their security protocols in broad terms, meaning that they use the same security procedures for everything. Companies are now beginning to think about their data – “dark data” in particular – and information about their customers as an unrealized asset. However, much of that data may be lost in file shares or data silos, undiscoverable and unprotected. So what can be seen as a risk may also be viewed as an asset when accessed and protected appropriately.

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