Security concepts

This book contains a number of security, compliance and encryption topics that might not be second nature to the reader. This section will provide an overview of concepts and methods discussed in the book along with references for further information.

Data classifications

Data classifications are used to assign data at the right level of protection and security based on the content type and sensitivity required. Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and Protected Health Information (PHI) are two of the classifications referenced.

  • PII: Information that can uniquely identify an entity is considered PII. An example includes Social Security Number (SSN), home address, birthdate, e-mail address, and application login information. ...

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