Data protection at rest - data storage has encryption applied, at the OS, Container, or DB level. a bad actor cannot defeat the security controls and read the data by accessing copying the drive, container, or other storage
Data protection in transit - data being transported "outside" of, or between, trusted home environment(s) has encryption applied, such as an SSL tunnel, VPN, or IPSec-enabled route. "trusted" in this definition is wherever the data is stored, or processed, and assumes that such an environment has sufficient controls to block 3rd party access.
Data protection in use (even though you didn't ask :) ) - data is encrypted or otherwise protected (such as pseudo anonymization for privacy data) while being processed, within an application or service (e.g. AWS Lambda). the intent is that malicious software with access to the service/process RAM or temp storage cannot discover meaningful data through that access.
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"Data protection at rest" means when it is stored on the hard drive, tape backup, USB dongle, external drive, or anything where the data is stored to be retrieved later it is encrypted. However, when you access that data to use the file it is unencrypted so that it can be utilized.
"Encryption in transit" means that as you transfer a file from one drive to another, Email, FTP, etc. it is also encrypted so that it can not be intercepted while being moved.
I use Microsoft BitLocker full disk encryption for local storage and IPSEC between my computers at home. When connecting externally I use SSL, HTTPS VPN. I use Outlook for email and connect to Office 365 using IMAP/SMTP using SSL encryption protocols.
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“Data in transit” is data that actively moves from one location to another, either within a private network or through the internet. Protecting data in transit needs additional encryption like access control and firewalls so that it can’t be intercepted during transit and reaches the destination uncompromised. Organizations prefer encrypted connections like HTTPS, SSL, TLS, or FTPS to protect moving data.
“Data at rest” is data that is not actively moving from one location to another. Data stored on a laptop, hard drive, flash drive, or archived data is considered at rest. “Data protection at rest” is the security of static data. While securing data at rest is easier than securing data in transit, data at rest is targeted more frequently. Encryption and strong passwords are used for protecting data at rest.
Looking from a perspective of trust - "data at rest" is presumably trusted, whereas "data in transit" is of questionable reputation - for the receiving side.
Encryption of the data transfer itself does nothing to upgrade the trustworthiness of the incoming data. This is the basis of a zero-trust approach to all incoming data regardless of its source.
Hello peers,
I am a Software Engineer at a large tech services company.
I am currently researching network security functions. What aspects of network security are more concerning to small and medium-sized enterprises?
Thank you for your help.
Regional Director at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Mar 23, 2023
Data breaches, malware, phishing attacks, weak passwords, insider threats, and lack of security policies are some of the most concerning aspects of network security for small and medium-sized enterprises since they may not have the same level of security measures and IT staff as larger corporations.
It's important for SMEs to identify and prioritize these risks and take steps to mitigate them to protect their business and customers' data.This could include implementing strong password policies, providing security awareness training for employees, implementing firewalls and antivirus software, and regularly backing up data. In addition, SMEs should develop formalized security policies and ensure that all employees understand and follow them to maintain a secure network environment.
If we are talking strictly about the network, the issue almost all SMEs suffer from is a lack of risk visibility. Consider the risks and vulnerabilities that exist in the network from ports that are unsecured to firewall rules that are no longer effective to rogue devices that are connected and no one in IT is aware. If SMEs simply closed all of these gaps effectively, they would greatly reduce the chances that they are compromised. The second area is threat visibility - meaning an actual attack unfolding. Once an attacker - say ransomware - bypasses an endpoint, they are free to waltz around the network for weeks. I think that the latest dwell time number is over 4 weeks. Four weeks of recon, command calls, lateral movement, credential compromise, data location, etc. That is enough time to make the ransomware attack really hurt and find all the partner companies that the attacker can move to next. Most large companies have NDR in place to detect and stop attacks - greatly lowering that dwell time and damage - but SMEs cannot afford most of those tools. There are new cloud-based NDR tools that are a lot less (CyGlass), and there are great options with Managed Detection and Response (MDR) companies like Stratejm. Either path, SMEs need to deploy tools or services that watch the network for risks, vulnerabilities, and threats.
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Mar 20, 2023
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5. Implement a Web Application Firewall (WAF) to protect your applications from attacks like DDoS or brute force attacks. This can help prevent attackers from accessing sensitive information.
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Data protection at rest - data storage has encryption applied, at the OS, Container, or DB level. a bad actor cannot defeat the security controls and read the data by accessing copying the drive, container, or other storage
Data protection in transit - data being transported "outside" of, or between, trusted home environment(s) has encryption applied, such as an SSL tunnel, VPN, or IPSec-enabled route. "trusted" in this definition is wherever the data is stored, or processed, and assumes that such an environment has sufficient controls to block 3rd party access.
Data protection in use (even though you didn't ask :) ) - data is encrypted or otherwise protected (such as pseudo anonymization for privacy data) while being processed, within an application or service (e.g. AWS Lambda). the intent is that malicious software with access to the service/process RAM or temp storage cannot discover meaningful data through that access.
"Data protection at rest" means when it is stored on the hard drive, tape backup, USB dongle, external drive, or anything where the data is stored to be retrieved later it is encrypted. However, when you access that data to use the file it is unencrypted so that it can be utilized.
"Encryption in transit" means that as you transfer a file from one drive to another, Email, FTP, etc. it is also encrypted so that it can not be intercepted while being moved.
I use Microsoft BitLocker full disk encryption for local storage and IPSEC between my computers at home. When connecting externally I use SSL, HTTPS VPN. I use Outlook for email and connect to Office 365 using IMAP/SMTP using SSL encryption protocols.
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Flow's data security platform is the only solution that protects data at rest and in transit.
“Data in transit” is data that actively moves from one location to another, either within a private network or through the internet. Protecting data in transit needs additional encryption like access control and firewalls so that it can’t be intercepted during transit and reaches the destination uncompromised. Organizations prefer encrypted connections like HTTPS, SSL, TLS, or FTPS to protect moving data.
“Data at rest” is data that is not actively moving from one location to another. Data stored on a laptop, hard drive, flash drive, or archived data is considered at rest. “Data protection at rest” is the security of static data. While securing data at rest is easier than securing data in transit, data at rest is targeted more frequently. Encryption and strong passwords are used for protecting data at rest.
Looking from a perspective of trust - "data at rest" is presumably trusted, whereas "data in transit" is of questionable reputation - for the receiving side.
Encryption of the data transfer itself does nothing to upgrade the trustworthiness of the incoming data. This is the basis of a zero-trust approach to all incoming data regardless of its source.
By Darren Chaker - wonderful distinction between in transit and in rest! Thank you for taking the time provide so much detail in your post.