Sensitive Data1 In Cyber Security .pptx

Sensitive Data

1. Sensitive Data Presented by: Siddharth Rana Roll no. : 40 MCA 3rd Semester

2. Introduction Definition of Sensitive Data: Sensitive data refers to information that must be protected due to its confidential nature, potential impact on privacy, security, or business integrity. Importance in Information Security: Proper management and protection of sensitive data is crucial to prevent data breaches, unauthorized access, and compliance violations

3. Types of Sensitive Data Personally Identifiable Information (PII): Information that can be used to identify an individual (e.g., name, social security number, address). Financial Information: Credit card details, bank account numbers, transaction records. Health Information (PHI): Medical records, insurance information, and healthcare data (HIPAA regulations). Intellectual Property (IP): Trade secrets, patents, proprietary data. Corporate Data: Business plans, customer databases, confidential communications

4. Key Threats to Sensitive Data Cyber Attacks: Phishing, malware, ransomware, and data breaches that target sensitive data. Insider Threats: Employees or contractors misusing access to confidential data. Unsecured Systems and Devices: Weak passwords, outdated software, unencrypted devices. Third-Party Vulnerabilities: Data shared with vendors or partners that may not have proper security controls. Accidental Exposure: Misconfiguration of databases, accidental sharing via emails or public cloud services.

5. Protection Mechanisms for Sensitive Data Encryption: Scrambling data so that it can only be accessed with a decryption key. Access Control: Implementing role-based access and least privilege principle to limit who can access sensitive data. Data Masking and Tokenization: Hiding sensitive parts of the data, especially in non-production environments. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Adding additional layers of verification before granting access to sensitive data. Regular Audits and Monitoring: Continuously checking for vulnerabilities, monitoring access logs, and tracking unusual behavior.