There are a myriad of types of data security, however the most important ones are:
Authentication is the process of confirming that the individuals who access your personal information are actually who they claim be. This includes using passwords, multifactor authentication and other identity verification tools.
Encryption – The method of converting data into an unreadable format so that only those with the correct keys can read it. This secures sensitive data at rest and in transit such as databases, files and emails.
Monitoring – The method that stops malicious actors from getting access to or transferring data outside of your organization’s networks by blocking or preventing access at the gateway. This could involve data loss prevention (DLP) technology as well as educating employees on best practices.
Backups — The possibility of quickly and securely restoring data in the event of a system failure or cyberattack, disaster, or data breach happens. This can be accomplished by creating a copy of the data in a different format or by placing it in the cloud.
Data minimization is the process of storing only the data you need for your business. This minimizes your vulnerability as hackers will have less targets to target. It also reduces storage costs and prevents bloat that could result in compliance issues.