THE DOORS ARE CLOSED BUT THE WINDOWS ARE OPENED: A REALISTIC PERSPECTIVE ON DATA SECURITY AND PRIVACY

Information and data security continue to receive their fair share of publicity. Users and owners of these expensive commodities have become more concerned about their confidentiality and privacy. There are even more troubling... [ view full abstract ]

Information and data security continue to receive their fair share of publicity. Users and owners of these expensive commodities have become more concerned about their confidentiality and privacy. There are even more troubling views that in this epoch, the probability of a business being hacked or an individual’s personally identifiable information being leaked is very high. This paper puts into perspective the data security dilemma currently being faced by entities and how to secure data from obvious threats. It presents what is termed by this work as a realistic perspective on today and future security situations. This paper will also set the stage for further research to update the knowledge base on confidentiality and privacy with lifestyle behavioral patterns to data and information security.