Category: Privacy-Preserving Technologies

Encryption Key Management

Encryption key management is the process of handling and protecting the keys used to encrypt and decrypt information. It involves generating, storing, distributing, rotating, and eventually destroying encryption keys in a secure way. Proper key management is essential because if keys are lost or stolen, the encrypted data can become unreadable or compromised.

Data Loss Prevention Strategy

A Data Loss Prevention Strategy is a set of policies and tools designed to stop sensitive data from being lost, stolen or accessed by unauthorised people. It helps organisations identify, monitor and protect important information such as financial records, personal details or intellectual property. This strategy often uses software that scans for confidential data and…

Open-Source Security

Open-source security refers to the practice of protecting software whose source code is publicly available. This includes identifying and fixing vulnerabilities, managing risks from external contributions, and ensuring that open-source components used in applications are safe. It is important because open-source software is widely used, and security flaws can be easily discovered and exploited if…

Data Masking Techniques

Data masking techniques are methods used to protect sensitive information by replacing real data with artificial or altered values. This ensures that confidential data cannot be seen or misused by unauthorised individuals while still allowing systems and applications to function properly. Common techniques include substituting values, scrambling characters, shuffling data, or using random numbers in…

GDPR Implementation

GDPR implementation means putting into practice the rules set out by the General Data Protection Regulation, a law that protects the privacy and personal data of people in the European Union. Organisations must make sure they collect, process, and store personal information in a way that is legal, safe, and transparent. This often involves updating…

Data Privacy Framework

A Data Privacy Framework is a set of guidelines, policies, and practices that organisations use to manage and protect personal data. It helps ensure that data is collected, stored, and processed in ways that respect individual privacy rights and comply with relevant laws. These frameworks often outline responsibilities, technical controls, and procedures for handling data…

Password Management

Password management is the process of creating, storing, and organising passwords so that they are secure and easy to access when needed. It helps people and organisations protect their online accounts and data by ensuring that passwords are strong, unique, and not reused across different sites. Proper password management reduces the risk of unauthorised access…

Cryptographic Protocol Verification

Cryptographic protocol verification is the process of checking whether the rules and steps used in a secure communication protocol actually protect information as intended. This involves analysing the protocol to find possible weaknesses or mistakes that could let attackers gain access to private data. Various tools and mathematical methods are used to ensure that the…