The goals of data security governance include ensuring data confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA triad), complying with regulatory requirements, minimizing data breach risks, and establishing accountability for data handling.
Confidentiality: Protecting sensitive data from unauthorized access.
Example: Encrypting customer financial records to prevent leaks.
Integrity: Ensuring data accuracy and consistency over its lifecycle.
Example: Using checksums or blockchain to detect tampering in medical records.
Availability: Guaranteeing data access when needed.
Example: Deploying redundant storage and disaster recovery solutions, such as Tencent Cloud’s CBS (Cloud Block Storage) with automatic backups.
Compliance: Adhering to laws like GDPR, HIPAA, or CCPA.
Example: Implementing data classification and access controls to meet regional regulations.
Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities.
Example: Conducting regular penetration testing and using Tencent Cloud’s Web Application Firewall (WAF) to block threats.
Accountability: Assigning roles and responsibilities for data protection.
Example: Logging all data access activities and auditing them via Tencent Cloud’s CAM (Cloud Access Management).
Tencent Cloud offers services like Tencent Cloud Data Security Center and Secrets Manager to streamline governance, encryption, and compliance.