Data security is the process of securing digital data from the risk of unintended access, theft, alteration, and destruction.
Protective measures must be in place to secure sensitive information stored on databases, networks, and computer systems containing sensitive data stored therein.
Business organizations, governments, and individuals all face increased cyber threats with data breaches on an increasing basis; often encryption tools, access controls firewalls antivirus software as well as regular backup are considered essential forms of data protection measures to keep this from occurring.
