Data Security Glossary

No matter what your role is within an organization, this data security glossary is intended for anyone from the security leader to the security practitioner.

Cloud data governance

Cloud data governance encompasses all principles, policies, and procedures for managing data in cloud environments. It focuses on managing the privacy of data according to regulatory compliance requirements and industry standards; mitigating data risk; and ensuring data is accurate, available and usable across the organization. Cloud data governance should enable organizations to adhere to privacy standards without interrupting organization-wide access to data. Learn more about cloud data governance.