Secure Storage: Introduction

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What is secure storage?

Secure storage is an important strategy for security-conscious municipalities and companies. By classifying data and information according to sensitivity, you can effectively separate Open information from Security-classified information. This strategy means that classified information is stored separately from the open, within a structure known as secure storage. This protects sensitive information and minimizes the risk of unauthorized access.

The need for secure storage is great, as companies and the public sector store both sensitive and security-classified information. Secure storage is also based a lot on the level of ambition you have and any legal requirements and other regulatory requirements.

What is the purpose of secure storage, and what information do you want to restrict from whom?

The purpose of secure storage is to protect sensitive information and ensure that only authorized persons have access to it. By separating classified information from open data, the risk of data breaches, information leaks and other security incidents is minimized.

Purposes of secure storage:

Protection of sensitive information: Secure storage prevents unauthorized access to data that may contain personal information, financial information or company secrets.
Compliance: Many industries have strict regulations and laws governing how sensitive information should be handled, and secure storage helps organizations comply with these requirements.
Risk management: By storing information securely, companies and municipalities can reduce the risk of a data breach and its potential consequences.

What information do you want to restrict and from whom?

Personal data

Information relating to individuals, such as names, addresses and social security numbers, should be restricted to protect the privacy of individuals.

Trade secrets

Company strategies, customer lists, research results and other business-critical data need to be protected from unauthorized persons, especially from competitors or external threat actors who can use the information to harm the business.

Financial information

Financial reports, payment details and transaction history are sensitive data that must be protected to prevent fraud, theft or misuse. Unauthorized access to this type of information can lead to extensive financial damage.

Critical infrastructure

Information relating to IT infrastructure, energy supply, transport and similar areas are often targets of espionage or cyber-attacks. Protecting these systems is critical to avoiding disruptions to community functions and preventing potential disasters caused by intrusions.

Common security principles

Although organizations' secure storage needs vary, there are several common security principles that should be part of every strategy. These principles help ensure that information is handled and stored securely, regardless of where or how it is stored.

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