How Data Discovery Tools Can Help Zero-in on Data Non-Compliance
Modernizing Data Storage and Security : Best Practices and Tools In many organizations, traditional data storage methods have often been ad-hoc, with inadequate attention to data security procedures. Take the example of banks and the payment card industry. During customer enrollment, data is typically collected on physical forms and then manually entered into the system, often in an unencrypted format. These forms may also be scanned and stored without specific guidelines on secure storage or internal emailing, making the data vulnerable. A significant number of data breaches occur due to the inadvertent storage of sensitive data. Sensitive data includes any information whose unintended disclosure, modification, or loss could result in significant financial, legal, or reputational impacts on an organization or individual. This encompasses Social Security Numbers (SSNs), credit/debit card numbers, Personally Identifiable Information (PII), passwords, biometric data, medical ...