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Cybersecurity and the Data Lifecycle
Cybersecurity and the Data Lifecycle
Who it's for:
  • IT and Cybersecurity Professionals 
  • Compliance Teams 
  • Business Leaders and Executives
  • Technology Vendors and Solution Providers

Cybersecurity and the Data Lifecycle

Release Date: 02/10/2025

The data lifecycle refers to the comprehensive process that data undergoes, from its creation to its eventual disposal. Understanding and securing each phase of this lifecycle is essential for protecting data's confidentiality, integrity, and availability (also known as the CIA Triad).

Securing the data lifecycle is an ongoing challenge for most organizations. To make matters worse, data is becoming increasingly valuable and prone to exploitation. Cybersecurity efforts must align with the stages of the data lifecycle to safeguard sensitive information against evolving threats.

This publication outlines the unique security challenges and practical best practices for securing your organization's data at every stage. By proactively addressing each stage of the lifecycle, organizations can ensure robust data protection.

Key Takeaways:
  • Core data security principles: data confidentiality, data integrity, and data availability
  • Phases of the data lifecycle 
  • How each lifecycle phase maps to various compliance requirements
  • Recommendations for strengthening data security, such as implementing Data Loss Prevention tools
  • Key challenges and solutions for each phase of the lifecycle
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Acknowledgements

Usman Mustafa
Usman Mustafa
Director of Strategic Accounts, Orange Business

Usman Mustafa

Director of Strategic Accounts, Orange Business

CISSP | CCIE | GDSA | AI & Cybersecurity Advisor | Director, Strategic Accounts at Orange Business 

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Alex Kaluza
Alex Kaluza
Research Analyst, CSA

Alex Kaluza

Research Analyst, CSA

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Onyeka Illoh

Onyeka Illoh

Ikechukwu Okoli
Ikechukwu Okoli
VP Technology Operations

Ikechukwu Okoli

VP Technology Operations

Ikechukwu Okoli leads technology operations at Capsule Technologies, an Africa fintech dedicated to bridging the funding gap for small and medium-scale enterprises using innovative data-driven approaches to business financing.

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Surendra Kumar
Surendra Kumar
Advisor- Information Security, Fiserv

Surendra Kumar

Advisor- Information Security, Fiserv

Ade Ibrahim
Ade Ibrahim

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