Data security
Data security covers all technical and organisational measures that protect data from loss, manipulation and unauthorised access.
What is data security?
Data security means protecting data from loss, manipulation and unauthorised access. It covers technical measures such as encryption and access control as well as organisational measures such as policies and training.
Data security and data protection
Data security protects data regardless of its type. Data protection refers specifically to personal data and its lawful processing. The two complement each other.
What measures belong to data security?
- Encryption in transit and at rest
- Granular access rights and authentication
- Backup and recovery
- Logging and monitoring
How SecureCloud ensures data security
SecureCloud protects data with encryption in transit and at rest, granular rights, an audit log and hosting in Germany. The service is GDPR-compliant, ISO 27001- and Trusted-Cloud-certified, BSI C5-attested and CIS-compliant.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between data security and data protection?
Data security protects all data from loss and unauthorised access. Data protection concerns specifically personal data and its lawful processing under the GDPR.
What role does encryption play in data security?
Encryption is a core measure: it makes data unreadable to unauthorised parties, both in transit and at rest.
How do companies improve their data security?
Through encryption, granular access rights, multi-factor authentication, regular backups and choosing a provider with audited security such as BSI C5.
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