6.4.6 The concepts of data at rest, data in use and data in motion, and when each is used

Question 1

State:

3 ways to categorise data

Answer 1

• Data at rest
• Data in use
• Data in motion

Question 2

Explain:

Data at rest

Answer 2

Data that is stored and not moving - includes archived data

Question 3

Explain:

Data in use

Answer 3

Data that is being actively used and/or processed by a user or digital system, also data being used by a device to function

Question 4

Explain:

Data in motion

Answer 4

Also known as data in transit, when data is moving from one location to another and includes data via the internet or through an internal network

Question 5

Fill The Blank:

Data in motion is considered to be …….. secure and more susceptible to security …………..

Answer 5

Less, Attacks