Data Protection

Why Protect Data?

• Prevent unauthorised access
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality
• Ensure data integrity
• Comply with legal requirements

Protection Methods

Authentication

Verifying identity before granting access:

• Passwords - Something you know
• Biometrics - Something you are (fingerprint, face)
• Smart cards/tokens - Something you have
• Multi-factor - Combining two or more methods

Encryption

Converting data into unreadable code that requires a key to decrypt.

• Protects data in transit (HTTPS, VPN)
• Protects data at rest (encrypted drives)

Access Control

• User permissions (read, write, delete)
• Role-based access
• Firewalls and network security

Backup

• Regular copies of important data
• Store backups in different locations
• Test restore procedures