What is Data Security?

Data security is the set of processes, technologies, and governance controls that protect data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, modification, or destruction and help maintain confidentiality, integrity, and availability across its lifecycle. Expanded Explanation 1. Technical Function and Core Characteristics Data security enforces confidentiality, integrity, and availability for data at rest, in transit, and in use. It uses controls such as access control, authentication,

How widely is Data Security used?

29 organizations in our directory are tagged Data Security.

Data Security

Last updated August 24, 2026

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Organizations tagged 29 Organizations Acumera, AE Online, LLC, Aonta Technologies, Arcserve, BakerHostetler, Bishop Fox, Bluefin Payment Systems, Cognni, CSI, ESET, Exium, HOSTING, HUGHES COMMUNICATIONS INDIA LIMITED, ICA Holdings, Internet Security - US NY, Internet Thailand Public Company Limited, Lepide, LightEdge Solutions, Neosecure, Netwrix Related terms