Explain how data can be classified
Use all 4 and give one example, like the FBI
Assessment
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Data classification:
public
internal only
confidential
restricted
Imagine your school life; you've got stuff you don't mind sharing with everyone, stuff you only share with close friends, stuff you keep only for yourself, and then super-secret stuff that you protect like a treasure. Data in an organization can be thought of in the same way. Here are the classifications:
This is like your school's announcement board—information that is meant for anyone and everyone to see.
Characteristics:
Accessible by All: No restrictions on who can view it.
Low Risk: Even if it's shared widely, it doesn't compromise the organization.
Examples:
Company website information
Public research papers
Think of this as your classroom announcements that are only for students in your class but not for the whole school.
Characteristics:
Limited Access: Only members within the organization can access it.
Moderate Risk: Sharing outside the organization could lead to minor issues.
Examples:
Employee manuals
Internal meeting minutes
This is similar to a diary you keep; it's private information that shouldn't be shared with just anyone.
Characteristics:
Restricted Access: Only specific people in the organization can view it.
High Risk: Unauthorized access could lead to serious problems for the organization.
Examples:
Financial reports
Client contracts
This is like a secret treasure map you don't even want your closest friends to see because it's that important.
Characteristics:
Very Restricted Access: Extremely limited access, often to top executives or specialized roles only.
Severe Risk: Unauthorized access could lead to catastrophic consequences for the organization.
Examples:
Mergers and acquisition plans
Highly sensitive customer data
By classifying data into these categories, organizations can better manage who has access to what, ensuring the right level of security is applied to each data type. It's like knowing which secrets to share with friends and which ones to keep locked away in a treasure chest.