Confidentiality

Question 1

Confidentiality

Answer 1

Refers to the protection of information from unauthorized access and disclosure

Question 2

What does Confidentiality ensure?

Answer 2

Ensures that private or sensitive information is not available or disclosed to unauthorized individuals, entities, or processes

Question 3

Why is confidentiality important?

Answer 3

To protect personal privacy, to maintain a business advantage, and to achieve regulatory compliance

Question 4

Five basic methods for confidentality

Answer 4

Encryption, Access Controls, Data Masking, Physical Security Measures, and Training and Awareness

Question 5

Encryption

Answer 5

Process of converting data into a code to prevent unauthorized access

Question 6

Access Controls

Answer 6

By setting up strong user permissions, you ensure that only authorized personnel can access certain types of data

Question 7

Data Masking

Answer 7

Method that involves obscuring specific data within a database to make it inaccessible for unauthorized users while retaining the real data’s authenticity and use for authorized users

Question 8

Physical Security Measures

Answer 8

Ensure confidentiality for both physical types of data, such as paper records stored in a filing cabinet, and for digital information contained on servers and workstations

Question 9

Training and Awareness

Answer 9

Conduct regular training on the security awareness best practices that employees can use to protect their organization’s sensitive data