Data security refers to the practices and measures put in place to protect information and data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, modification, or destruction. This includes protecting sensitive or confidential information such as personal data, financial records, intellectual property, and business data from cyber threats, data breaches, and other malicious attacks. Data security measures often include encryption, access controls, authentication, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems to help safeguard data and ensure its integrity and confidentiality.
