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What is Static Data Masking (SDM)?

Static data masking is a process that permanently alters sensitive data in a database or data set, replacing it with fictional but realistic data. Unlike dynamic data masking (DDM), which modifies data in real-time during access, SDM actually changes the stored data itself. This masked data is typically used in non-production environments like development, testing, or training, where real sensitive information is not needed. The goal of SDM is to protect sensitive information from being exposed in environments that don’t require access to the original data, ensuring that any copied or distributed versions of the data do not contain the original sensitive information.

How Does Data Masking Help Your Organization?

Data masking protects sensitive information by replacing it with fictitious or altered data, allowing organizations to securely use it for testing, development, or sharing. This technique enhances data security, reduces the risk of breaches, and ensures compliance with privacy regulations like GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA. By providing realistic but non-sensitive data, it enables safe collaboration with third parties and reduces insider threats while maintaining the usability and structure of the original data for analytics or operational needs. Data masking is a practical way to safeguard information without compromising efficiency.

 

Fasoo Data Radar (FDR) identifies, classifies, and tracks sensitive data across an organization, ensuring that data masking is applied apporpriately to protect critical information. By integrating data masking with Fasoo AI Radar Privacy, organizations can automate the process of obscuring sensitive information, enhancing privacy and security. Fasoo AI-R Privacy leverages AI to detect and mask sensitive data dynamically, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and reducing the risk of data breaches. Together, these solutions provide a comprehensive approach to data protection, allowing secure data sharing and use while safeguarding sensitive information from unauthorized access.

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Fasoo Data Radar

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Learn how Fasoo Data Radar (FDR) discovers, classifies and protects sensitive data automatically while complying with data privacy regulations.
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Fasoo AI Radar Privacy

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Learn how AI-R Privacy effectively mitigates the risk of sensitive data breaches by accurately detecting and masking confidential information in text and image files.
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Fasoo AI Radar Privacy

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Learn how Fasoo AI-R Privacy effectively mitigates the risk of sensitive data breaches by accurately detecting and masking confidential information.
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