What Is Big Data Security? Challenges & Solutions
Datamation, Tuesday, May 2,2023
Big data security is the process of monitoring and protecting a company's important business data with the goal of ensuing safe and compliant ongoing operation.
Big data security is a constant concern because Big Data deployments are valuable targets to would-be intruders. A single ransomware attack might leave a company's big data deployment subject to ransom demands. Even worse, an unauthorized user may gain access to a company's big data to siphon off and sell valuable information. The losses can be severe. A company's IP may be spread everywhere to unauthorized buyers, and it may suffer fines and judgments from regulators.
Securing big data platforms takes a mix of traditional security tools, newly developed toolsets, and intelligent processes for monitoring security throughout the life of the platform.