From the course: CSSLP Cert Prep: 2 Secure Software Requirements

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Types of data

Types of data

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Types of data

- [Instructor] Data classification isn't a one-size fits all activity. Different types of data require different levels of classification. Why do you suppose that is? There's a popular saying about people who aren't very good with money. They spend a dollar to protect a dime. It would do you well to keep this saying in the front of your mind throughout your data classification efforts. Your security controls should be appropriately aligned with what they're trying to protect. Otherwise, you run the risk of overspending on controls protecting data that, if compromised, would cost you less than the controls themselves. More importantly, you run the risk of underspending on controls designed to protect the most sensitive data in your organization. One of the reasons your data security controls aren't one-size fits all is that the way you store data can have a significant impact on the controls you choose. There are two…

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