Security Architecture: Data Types Flashcards
What are the 6 key elements of Data Types?
Regulated.
Trade secrets.
Intellectual property.
Legal information.
Financial information.
Human and non-human readable.
What is Regular Data type?
Regulated data
Regulated data, within an enterprise, is that which is subject to specific legal, industry, or organizational guidelines governing its collection, storage, processing, and sharing. This data often includes:
Sensitive and personally identifiable information (PII) of individuals.
Financial records.
Healthcare records.
Intellectual property.
Other confidential details.
What is Trade Secret Data Type?
Trade secrets
These are invaluable assets for enterprises, encompassing proprietary techniques, processes, formulas, designs, or any confidential information that provides a competitive advantage in the market.
This type of data often constitutes the core elements of a company’s success, differentiating it from competitors and contributing significantly to its market position. Unlike patents, which require public disclosure, trade secrets remain protected as long as they remain confidential.
What is intellectual property?
Intellectual property
The intellectual property (IP) data type encompasses a wide range of intangible assets created through human creativity and innovation. This category includes:
Inventions
Trademarks
Copyrights
Trade secrets
Artistic works
IP has immense value for businesses and individuals, as it reflects their unique ideas and creations, granting them exclusive rights and control over their innovations. In the modern digital age, protecting intellectual property has become increasingly complex due to the ease of sharing and replicating information.
What is Financial information Data Type?
Financial information
The financial information data type encompasses a diverse range of data related to an organization’s monetary transactions, economic performance, and fiscal health. This data includes:
Financial statements.
Balance sheets.
Income statements.
Cash-flow reports.
Budget projections.
Investment records.
Within an enterprise, financial information data is pivotal for assessing profitability, making strategic decisions, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
What is legal information Data Type?
Legal information
The legal information data type encompasses a broad spectrum of information related to laws, regulations, contracts, and legal proceedings that govern various aspects of business operations and societal interactions. This data includes:
Legislative texts
Court decisions
Contracts
Compliance documents
Legal opinions
In the context of enterprises, legal information data plays a pivotal role in ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, mitigating risks, and resolving disputes.
What is Human and Non-Human readable data?
Human and non-human readable
Human-readable and non-human-readable data types represent two distinct formats in which information is presented and processed. Human-readable data is presented in a format that can be easily understood and interpreted by people, often in natural language or graphical representations. This type of data includes text documents, reports, presentations, and visualizations that provide insights and information to individuals without requiring specialized technical knowledge.
Non-human-readable data, on the other hand, is structured in a way that’s optimized for processing by computers or machines. This could include binary code, machine language, or data formats that are efficient for automated analysis and computation.
