Classifying Data
Label sensitive data.
Why Classify Data
You cannot protect what you have not categorized. Data classification labels information by sensitivity so the right controls, access rules, and DLP policies apply. It is the foundation of DLP and most compliance programs.
A Classification Scheme
A common four-tier scheme:
- Public: safe to share freely.
- Internal: for employees, low harm if leaked.
- Confidential: sensitive, restricted access.
- Restricted / Secret: highest sensitivity, strict controls.
All lessons in this course
- What Is DLP
- Classifying Data
- DLP Controls
- Insider Threats