Data Security and Data Integrity

 

The protection of data from unauthorized users is referred to as data security. Only authorized users are allowed to access the data. The DBA or department head can access all of the data in the database. Some users have access to only retrieve data, while others have access to both retrieve and modify data. The term "data integrity" refers to the fact that the data in a database is both correct and consistent. The data in the database must meet specific types of procedures for this to work (rules). A database's data must be accurate and consistent. A database management system (DBMS) can implement such limitations in a variety of ways (rules). Rules, such as Primary Key, Secondary Key, and Foreign Key, can be used to implement it. In a database, this increases data integrity.

Organizations confront a heightened risk of data leaks and misuse as the world becomes more digital and employees utilize mobile phones and other such devices at work. Prohibiting the use of cell phones and other such gadgets at work would be a bad idea, as it would make the company less employee-friendly. As a result, businesses struggle to keep their data safe and strike a compromise between data security and integrity and employee flexibility and freedom. Theft and misuse of employee data are just as dangerous as theft and misuse of client data. Data leaks have a negative influence on a company's reputation and future development. HR is responsible for data security and integrity, while IT is not solely responsible. HR must monitor and preserve data security while respecting the freedom and privacy of employees.

An organization's information security policies should be audited regularly to ensure that all departments and their security mechanisms to protect data are in good working order. The primary focus should be on employee understanding of data integrity standards and best practices, such as password restrictions, desktop rules, phishing emails, and so on. HR should also develop solid data protection policies and processes and train personnel regularly. The organization's off-boarding process must be thorough and comprehensive, addressing all statements and checkpoints relating to intellectual property and confidentiality. On the other hand, the work-from-home approach has resulted in a wide number of security and data breach problems, including malware, social engineering assaults on unsecured and employee-owned devices, and phishing. To battle security risks and secure firm assets and data, organizations are actively working to strengthen cloud service security, convert digital roadmaps and security technology, and implement effective training programs.

Employee integration, cooperation, and communication would help organizations. Employees operating in silos have never flourished in any firm. As a result, HR plays a critical role in managing an organization's most valuable asset—its people. Human Resource Management is critical for creating a unique workplace culture and removing employee uncertainty, which gives the company a competitive advantage. The off-boarding process for the organization must be full and comprehensive, covering all assertions and checkpoints related to intellectual property and confidentiality. Organizations would benefit from employee integration, cooperation, and communication. Employees who work in silos have never thrived in any company. As a result, HR is responsible for managing an organization's most valuable asset: its people. Human Resource Management is essential for establishing a distinct workplace culture and eliminating employee uncertainty, which offers the organization a competitive advantage.