Cloud Data Life Cycle
In the previous chapter, you learned about the cloud data life cycle, even discovering a mnemonic to help you remember the steps in the CCSP exam. Let’s review it again, now from the perspective of Data Governance.
The cloud data life cycle outlines six phases that data undergoes in its journey through the cloud environment. At each stage, data is subject to specific considerations. It undergoes various processes as it ages from creation or acquisition to eventual destruction or deletion. Cloud security professionals must understand this life cycle to ensure effective data management security, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation.
The six data life cycle phases are as follows:
- Data creation or procurement: Data originates from various sources, including research, manual entry, and device captures. It exists in diverse formats, such as Word or PDF files, SQL databases, and emails.
- Data storage: After creation or procurement, data...
