Protective measures aimed at preventing unauthorized access to computers, databases and websites. Data[3] security[1] also protects data from corruption. Examples of data security technologies include data masking, data erasure and encryption[2].
Defined Terms
1. ↑ security.
The protection of information assets through the use of technology, processes, and training.
2. ↑ encryption.
The process of using an algorithm to transform information to make it unreadable for unauthorized users. The process of converting plaintext into ciphertext using cryptographic algorithms to protect data confidentiality and integrity.
