ABSTRACT

This guide explains how to gain a handle on the vital aspects of data protection, offering a solid understanding of how data protection fits into various organizations. It places data protection in a governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) framework; discusses existing and emerging data protection technologies and how they relate to each other; and explores the impact of novel trends, such as cloud computing, storage tiering, server virtualization, and green computing. The book also shows how to improve the data protection process through the high-level PRO-Tech model. Other topics covered include data retention, data security, and eDiscovery.

chapter 1|8 pages

The Time Has Come for Change

chapter 3|12 pages

Data Protection—Where the Problems Lie

chapter 7|14 pages

Compliance: A Key Piece of the GRC Puzzle

chapter 9|12 pages

The Critical Role of Data Retention

chapter 10|26 pages

Data Security—An Ongoing Challenge

chapter 12|10 pages

Back to Basics—Extending the Current Model

chapter 13|14 pages

When Supporting Actors Play Lead Roles

chapter 19|22 pages

Other Considerations in Data Protection