Data Security – Initiation

Posted on January 23, 2022 by Muhammad Rawish Siddiqui

Let’s begin Information Security by classifying an Organization’s Data in order to identify which Data requires Protection. The Overall Process includes the following steps:

Identify and Classify Sensitive Data Assets in Data Security – Initiation

Depending on the industry and organization, there can be few or many assets, and a range of Sensitive Data (including Personal Identification, Medical, Financial, and more).

Locate Sensitive Data Across the Enterprise

Security requirements may differ, depending on where the Data is stored. A significant amount of Sensitive Data in a single location poses a High Risk due to the damage possible from a single breach.

Determine Protection Requirements for Each Asset

The measures necessary to ensure Security can vary between assets, depending on Data Content and the Type of Technology.

Map Data Usage Within Business Processes in Data Security – Initiation

Analysis of Business Processes is required to determine what Access is allowed and under what conditions.

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Muhammad Rawish Siddiqui

Master’s degree in computer science with Specialization in Software Engineering and Earned PGD in Management Information System, in addition to 45+ Online Professional Certifications.

Accumulated 20+ years’ Information Technology, Data Governance, Data Management, and Compliance related consecutive hands-on experience, possess diversified business and technical background across the Aviation, Healthcare, Investment, Education, and Construction sectors.

Engaged in Applied Research with a focus on Big Data Governance, Privacy, Security, and Compliance, resulting in the publication of numerous articles and research manuscripts in prestigious international journals, including the Journal of Sensor Networks and Data Communications, the Journal of Electrical Electronics Engineering, and the Innovative Journal of Applied Science. These works contribute practical insights and solutions to address industry challenges effectively.

Experience includes leading data governance and management initiatives, ensuring compliance with NDMO, GDPR and KSA PDPL, and implementing/improving data security, privacy, & protection.

Served in leadership capacities such as Manager – Data Management, Adjunct Faculty Member, Sr. Team Lead – Database Specialist, Sr. Team Lead Consultant, Sr. Applications DBA, Sr. Resident Consultant, and Manager Systems.

Possesses extensive expertise spanning a diverse range of platforms, tools, technologies, hardware, software, and operating systems, effectively leveraging this knowledge to address complex challenges in Data governance, security, privacy and compliance.

45+ Online Professional Certifications, which includes:
• CDMP – Certified Data Management Professional
• CDPO – Certified Data Protection Officer
• GDPR – General Data Protection Regulation Practitioner
• EDRP – EC-Council Disaster Recovery Professional
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
• Oracle Enterprise Data Management Professional
• Oracle Database Cloud Certified Professional
• ITIL – Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITSM – IT)

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