Assess Risk of Production data in Non-Production Environments
Assessing production data in non-production environments is a critical process that organizations should undertake to ensure the security of their sensitive data. Non-production environments are used for testing, development, and training purposes, and they do not have the same level of security as production environments. Therefore, it is essential to assess the data in these environments to identify any potential risks and take corrective actions.
Here are some steps that organizations can follow to assess production data in non-production environments:
Identify the data: Determine the types of production data that are present in non-production environments. This includes customer data, financial data, and trade secrets.
Determine the risks: Assess the risks associated with the presence of production data in non-production environments. This includes the risk of data breaches, unauthorized access, and theft.
Identify the controls: Identify the controls that are in place to protect the production data in non-production environments. This includes access controls, data masking, encryption, and data retention policies.
Assess the controls: Assess the effectiveness of the controls that are in place to protect the production data in non-production environments. This includes reviewing access logs, performing vulnerability scans, and conducting penetration testing.
Identify the gaps: Identify any gaps in the controls that are in place to protect the production data in non-production environments. This includes identifying any unauthorized access, weak access controls, or lack of data masking.
Conclusion
In conclusion, assessing production data in non-production environments is a critical process that organizations should undertake to protect their sensitive data.
CyberUnified PDINPE modules helps to organizations can identify and mitigate the risks associated with storing production data in non-production environments, thereby protecting their sensitive data and maintaining the trust of their customers. It helps continuous monitoring to ensure that the controls remain effective and the data is protected.
