Glossary

Encrypted Data

Encryption is the method of converting a plaintext into a cipher text so that only the authorized parties can decrypt the information and no third parties can tamper with the data. Unencrypted usually refers to data or information that is stored unprotected, without any encryption. Encryption is an important way for individuals and companies to protect sensitive information from hacking. For example, websites that transmit credit card and bank account numbers encrypt this information to prevent identity theft and fraud.

Related Terms

Incident Response

Incident response (sometimes called data incident response) refers to an organization’s processes and technologies for detecting and responding to cyberthreats, security breaches or cyberattacks. A formal incident response plan enables cybersecurity teams to limit or prevent damage.Incident Response services are usually an addition to your organization’s Data Security Platform that manages any type of data through automated discovery, classification, risk assessment, and remediation capabilities.

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Sensitive Data Discovery and Classification

Sensitive data discovery and classification is a process used to identify and categorize sensitive or confidential information within an organization's digital assets.

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