Data protection misconfigurations
Data protection-related misconfigurations can lead to significant security and compliance risks. These misconfigurations can result in data exposure, unauthorized access, and information breaches. Here are some common data protection-related misconfigurations to be aware of:
- Unencrypted data: Storing sensitive data, such as customer information or financial records, without proper encryption.
Risk: Unencrypted data is vulnerable to interception during transmission or storage, potentially leading to data breaches.
- Insecure storage settings: Misconfiguring permissions or access controls on storage buckets or databases, allowing unauthorized users to access or modify data.
Risk: Improperly secured storage resources can lead to data exposure, data leakage, and unauthorized data modification.
- Missing data classification: Failing to classify data based on its sensitivity and importance, resulting in inconsistent security controls.
Risk: Without...
