{"id":14290,"date":"2023-10-23T12:35:45","date_gmt":"2023-10-23T10:35:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/immune.institute\/?p=14290"},"modified":"2023-10-23T12:35:45","modified_gmt":"2023-10-23T10:35:45","slug":"que-es-una-fuga-de-datos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/immune.institute\/en\/blog\/que-es-una-fuga-de-datos\/","title":{"rendered":"What a data breach is and why companies should start worrying about it"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Alfonso Jos\u00e9 Fuentes, a 3rd year student of the Software Development Engineering Degree <\/a>in IMMUNE.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Throughout my academic career, my deepest interests have revolved around the data engineering<\/strong> and cybersecurity<\/strong> because of my conviction that these fields affect people in all professions. Whether you work in the bakery, aerospace engineering or the arts, we live in an increasingly globalised world. hyper-connected world<\/strong> in which our information <\/strong>is constantly exposed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This impact is particularly evident in the work environment,<\/strong> where the risks and costs associated with IT security<\/strong> are significant. In today's article, I will explain what a leak is. of data,<\/strong> the importance of establishing secure internal systems <\/strong>in companies, as well as exploring the strategies <\/strong>y trends <\/strong>that are shaping this reality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is a data breach and when does it occur?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let's put yourself in this situation: you work for a company that handles tons of data. Customer data, financial data, you name it. Imagine that the company doesn't take the necessary steps to store its information properly and \u00a1boom<\/em>! Your worst nightmare comes true: a data leak happens. All that confidential information is accessible to anyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A data leakage<\/strong>also known as DATA GAP<\/a> or data breach, is an incident in which the confidential or sensitive information <\/strong>of an organisation is intentionally or accidentally disclosed, shared or accessed in an unauthorised manner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Data leaks can occur at various times and in various situations, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Unauthorised access: <\/strong>When someone without permission gains access to an organisation's systems and obtains confidential data.
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  2. Loss or theft of devices:<\/strong> If a device such as a laptop<\/em>If an external storage unit, mobile phone or USB memory stick containing confidential data is lost or stolen.
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  3. Cyber attacks:<\/strong> They include intrusions into computer systems, such as hacker attacks, malware<\/em> o ransomware<\/em> that may lead to data exposure.
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  4. Human error:<\/strong> When an employee or individual makes a mistake, such as sending confidential information to the wrong email address or failing to adequately protect data.
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  5. Security breaches in third parties:<\/strong> When data is compromised due to security breaches at a supplier or business partner handling the organisation's information.
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  6. Internal data leaks: <\/strong>When an employee or collaborator of the organisation intentionally or accidentally discloses confidential information.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Irrespective of the size of the company, large or smallto prevent such incidents<\/strong> The risk of data leakage becomes a priority, and it is precisely here that data engineering and cyber security become of vital importance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The importance of a reliable internal system<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    First of all: What is a internal system<\/strong>? Basically it's like the backbone of the digital infrastructure<\/strong> of a company. It is where all your data, applications and applications are stored, know-how<\/em> and processes. Now, let's talk about why it should be foolproof (or very close to it):<\/p>\n\n\n\n