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The Comparative Advantages of Encryption vs. Tokenization vs. Masking
Any company that handles data (especially any company that handles personal data) will need a method for de-identifying (anonymizing) that data. Any technology for doing so will involve trad
A Data Protection and Data Privacy Glossary
The vocabulary of data protection seems to change every few years. Legislators pass new regulations, user expectations rise, and new technologies become available. It’s hard enough to keep
What is a Zero-Trust Security Model?
Traditional computer security models ensure that people without the proper authorization cannot access an organization’s network. However, a single set of compromised login credentials can
6 Common Data Anonymization Mistakes Businesses Make Every Day
Data is a crucial resource for businesses today, but using data legally and ethically often requires data anonymization. Laws like the GDPR in Europe require companies to ensure that persona
Database – Embedded Approach to Dynamic Data Masking – Use Cases
A bank wants to outsource some analytics functions to an outside company. A military contractor wants to limit sensitive information to those at a certain pay grade. An HR department wants t
5 Common Mistakes Organizations Make During Data Obfuscation
What is Data Obfuscation? As the name suggests, data obfuscation is the process of hiding sensitive data with modified or other data to secure it. Many are often confused by the term data ob