datasikring

Datasikring is the practice of protecting information assets from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, destruction, or loss throughout their lifecycle. It encompasses people, processes, and technology and aims to preserve the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data.

The scope of datasikring includes preventive, detective, and corrective controls. Preventive measures cover access control, authentication, authorization, and encryption; detective measures include monitoring, logging, and auditing; corrective measures involve backup, recovery, and incident response. It spans data handling from creation and storage to transmission, processing, and disposal, and also includes physical security and cyber security of IT infrastructure.

Standards and frameworks are commonly used to structure datasikring programs. International examples include ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27002, and NIST SP 800-53 or CIS Controls. In many jurisdictions, data protection laws require appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard personal data, which places datasikring at the core of compliance efforts such as data privacy regulations (for example, GDPR in the European Union). Organizations often tailor these frameworks to their risk profile, regulatory landscape, and technology environment.

Data governance and lifecycle management are central to datasikring. This includes data classification, retention policies, minimization of data collection, secure storage and transmission, access governance, and proper disposal. Roles such as data owner, data steward, and information security officer help ensure accountability. Regular risk assessments, vendor and cloud provider risk management, patch management, secure software development, and incident response readiness are typical components.

Challenges include balancing security with usability, managing evolving threats, remote and hybrid work scenarios, supply chain risks, and resource constraints. Ongoing training and continuous improvement are essential to maintaining effective datasikring.