Data security in motion or in transit
Data in transit or motion means transferring data from one location to another location over a network. This includes transferring information over HTTP, via emails, or collaboration platforms. Given that it is exposed while traveling across the internet or a private corporate network, this data is typically less secure than inactive data. Data in transit is, therefore, a highly vulnerable point of attack.
The following approaches can be used to protect data in transit or motion:
- Data encryption: The most popular technique to safeguard data while it is in transit is data encryption. In addition to shielding your data from hackers, end-to-end encryption makes sure that even if it is intercepted, the recipient would be unable to decrypt it without the encryption key.
- Virtual private network (VPN): A VPN is another popular technique to secure data as it’s sent. By using a VPN, you can establish a secure tunnel between the servers...
