Safe data storage is a critical element of any company’s IT strategy. It involves identifying and minimizing risks to the security of sensitive or confidential information while making that information available to those who require it.
The most important and fundamental aspect of safe data storage is ensuring that the physical security of the data storage location, file or record is as secure as it can be to prevent unauthorized access by insiders or external attackers. It is essential to implement access controls based on roles to limit the extent of an individual’s access rights. This also includes the use of a system to record the removal and re-entry to make sure that data is not deleted or retrieving without authorization.
Another important element of safe data storage is the use of a strong password to protect all records. Passwords should be difficult to guess, and shouldn’t be shared or left in plain view.
Immutable storage is a great method to prevent bad actors from altering the data on disks, SSDs, and the cloud. This is achieved by combing encryption along with other security features like traffic profiling and machine learning-based protection systems against data loss.
Of course the fact is that no data storage system is impenetrable however the objective should be to make it as hard to hack as is possible, so that the cost for hackers is greater than the value of the compromised data. A comprehensive IT infrastructure to ensure secure data storage should include regular updates and patches to all operating software and systems, a solid security framework for the network which blocks unauthorised users from accessing storage systems, and redundant storage to protect against hardware failure or natural disasters.
