Contrary to popular belief, securing “data at rest” does not simply mean encrypting the data prior to storage. While it is true that data encryption plays a major role in securing “data at rest,” there are several other factors that come into play and are as important as encryption. It’s the next topic the SNIA Networking Storage Forum (NSF) will cover in our Storage Networking Security Series.
On April 29, 2020, we will host a live webcast, “Storage Networking Security Series: Protecting Data at Rest,” where we will cover the end-to-end process of securing “data at rest,” and discuss all the factors and trade-offs that must be considered, and some of the general risks that need to be mitigated. As this series shows, there are many places along the chain where a weak link can break the entire process. One of the key aspects of keeping data secure – and probably the place where most people think of security – is what happens when the data is “at rest,” or being stored in some sort of stable media.
Join us as we break down the aspects of securing data at rest as part of the overall goal of understanding storage security. In particular, we’ll be looking at:
- How the requirements for “data at rest” differ from “data in flight”
- Understanding the costs of ransomware
- How to protect cryptographic keys from malicious actors
- Using key managers to properly manage cryptographic keys
- Strengths and weaknesses of relying on government security recommendations
- The importance of validating data backups… how stable is your media?
As the process for storing data securely is involved, this Storage Networking Security Series is dedicated to providing ongoing education for placing these very important parts into the much larger whole. We hope you are able to join us on April 29th as we spend some time on this very important piece of the puzzle. Register today.