Data Masking/Protection
In a previous article, we detailed a method for securing the encryption keys (passphrases) used in IRI FieldShield data masking jobs through the Azure Key Vault. Read More
Data Masking/Protection
Usually static data masking is performed on production data at rest so it is stored safely, or when replicated to non-production environments for testing or development purposes. Read More
Data Masking/Protection
Quasi-identifiers, or indirect identifiers, are personal attributes that are true about, but not necessarily unique, to an individual. Examples are one’s age or date of birth, race, salary, educational attainment, occupation, marital status and zip code. Read More
Big Data
According to Simson L. Garfinkel at the NIST Information Access Division’s Information Technology Laboratory,
De-identification is not a single technique, but a collection of approaches, algorithms, and tools that can be applied to different kinds of data with differing levels of effectiveness. Read More
Data Masking/Protection
Abstract: Amid the still-growing problem of data breaches, and new v3 requirements of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) in effect, it has never been more important to protect sensitive data properly. Read More
Data Masking/Protection
Hashing and encryption are distinct disciplines, but due to their nature they find harmony in cryptography. This article describes hashing, its synergy with encryption, and uses in IRI FieldShield for enhancing data protection. Read More
Data Masking/Protection
According to Trent Henry of the Burton Group,
Data protection needs to take into account both internal and external threats, including those against critical database and application resources. Read More
Test Data
Database Test Data Usage – This blog caught my eye because of its title, Do the right thing when testing with production data. It struck me as oxymoronic, since we know production data should not be used for testing at all …
Of course we know how tempting it is to use production data for testing applications, simulating databases, prototyping ETL operations, and just about anything else that needs to work with the real thing. Read More
Data Masking/Protection
Encryption key management is one of the most important “basics” for an organization dealing with security and privacy protection. Major data losses and regulatory compliance requirements have prompted a dramatic increase in the use of encryption within corporate data centers. Read More
Data Masking/Protection
Data privacy breaches are becoming more and more prevalent and common in the United States today. Â Did you know that on average, as many as 72,000 documented breaches of personally identifiable information (i.e. Read More
