CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Certification Guide - Third Edition

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Compare and contrast concepts and strategies to protect data

Introduction

This chapter covers the third objective of Domain 3.0, Security Architecture, of the CompTIA Security+ 701 exam.

It is essential to safeguard valuable information. In this chapter, we will consider this multifaceted challenge of data protection, which encompasses diverse data types such as regulated, trade secrets, and Intellectual Property (IP). These data classifications range from sensitive to critical, demanding varying levels of security. General data considerations add complexity, with data existing in different states (at rest, in transit, and in use) and concerns about data sovereignty and geolocation. To tackle these issues, organizations employ methods such ...