===== Data Security =====
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**Data Security** refers to the process of protecting data from unauthorized access and data corruption throughout its lifecycle. Data security includes data [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:e:encryption|encryption]], hashing, tokenization, and [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:k:key|key]] management practices that protect data across all applications and platforms.

Source: [[https://www.microfocus.com/en-us/what-is/data-security | Data Security ]]