Strengthen Your Data Fortress: 7 Must-Know Security Features for Multi-Cloud and Hybrid Data Management

In navigating the broad landscape of?data management, we're confronted with a clear situation: enterprise data is an invaluable asset that demands vigorous protection. Complexities arise with the increase in data breaches, stringent regulatory compliance requirements, and the ongoing need to extract value from amassed data without compromising security.?

The rise of digital information expands an organization's horizons but simultaneously widens the attack surface for potential security threats. The crux of the matter is how to both secure and leverage data effectively.

Based on a recent data security survey encompassing 3,000 respondents across 18 countries,

“83%?of respondents are somewhat concerned that data sovereignty and/or data privacy regulations will affect their organization’s cloud deployment plans.”

-Data Threat Report 2023 - Pathways to Sovereignty & Transformation (thalesgroup.com)

In an age where data breaches and cyber threats are on the rise, enterprise architects and data and analytics leaders are always seeking enterprise-standard robust security solutions that can safeguard their organization’s critical data assets.

The more data enterprises collect, process, and store, the greater the risk of cyberattacks, leading to potential problems such as loss of customer trust and potentially catastrophic financial consequences. Moreover, non-compliance with various regulations can result in hefty penalties.

As data threats intensify and regulatory requirements become increasingly demanding, it is imperative for enterprises to adopt Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC) as crucial resource to significantly strengthen their security measures.

IDMC embeds advanced security features into its foundation, positioning it as a key tool for fortifying data in multi-cloud and hybrid settings. IDMC's cutting-edge security solutions are perfectly aligned with constructing a robust data management environment, which recognizes security as a core element of data management. Let's delve into how these capabilities can reinforce your data defenses.

7 Key Security Features for Your Data Management

1. Multilayered Protection: Your data platform should employ a 'security and defense in-depth' approach, layering security mechanisms to create a barrier that's not just deep but also robust. This ensures that if one layer encounters an issue, others stand ready to thwart potential threats.
2. Shared Responsibility: Security is a collaborative effort. The Informatica IDMC solution’s adoption of the “Shared Responsibility Cloud Security Model” clarifies the demarcation line between what's on Informatica's plate and what falls under the customer's purview, ensuring a partnership in protection.
3. Encryption and Privacy: Rest assured, your data is protected — both at rest and in transit. With AES 256-bit encryption and TLS 1.2 protocols, Informatica IDMC provides state-of-the-art privacy capabilities, securing your data's confidentiality and integrity. You can configure key rotation periods and manage encryption keys
4. Authentication and Access Control: Leveraging advanced user authentication — including single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA) and Azure AD Federation — IDMC ensures that only authorized personnel gain access to sensitive data. IDMC implements authentication measures like SAML 2.0 for user access.
5. Deployment Flexibility: Whether you require a robust SaaS security model or heightened security via VPN/Express Route, IDMC offers flexibility in deployment options without compromising security integrity.
6. Data Transmission Security: The Secure Agent used by IDMC ensures secure, outbound-only communication on port 443, including via proxy, to secure data in transit between IDMC and customer data stores/SaaS applications.
7. Compliance with Global Certifications: IDMC maintains a range of certifications such as SOC1 Type II, SOC2 Type II, UK Cyber Essentials, HIPAA, amongst others to meet regulatory and compliance requirements.The importance of data security cannot be overstated in today's digital business environment. IDMC exemplifies what it means to put security at the forefront of cloud data management. With its multilayered protection, secure practices, robust encryption, versatile authentication mechanisms, and comprehensive compliance adherence, IDMC offers peace of mind without compromising on performance or functionality. You must ensure that your organization's data infrastructure is not only high-performing but also impenetrable to threats. Delve into how the security capabilities of IDMC can become an integral component of your data strategy, ensuring your enterprise architecture is both robust and resilient against today's evolving security challenges.Your next step towards securing your enterprise architecture with Informatica's intelligent solutions is just a click away at Informatica Security Architecture.