Protecting Data in the Share Phase

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Data loss prevention (DLP) solutions allow for control of data outside of the application or original system.

They can enforce granular control such as printing, copying, and being read by others, as well as forcing expiration of access.

Intrusion detection system (IDS) and intrusion prevention system (IPS) solutions are used for detecting and blocking suspicious and malicious traffic, respectively, whereas a web application firewall (WAF) is used for enforcing security or other controls on web-based applications.

The share phase of the cloud data lifecycle involves sharing data with external systems or services. During this phase, there is a risk that the data could be accessed or intercepted by unauthorized parties, which could result in data breaches or leaks.

To protect data during the share phase, a data protection technology such as Data Loss Prevention (DLP) would be useful. DLP is a security technology that helps organizations prevent the accidental or intentional loss or exposure of sensitive information by monitoring, detecting, and blocking data exfiltration.

DLP technology can be used to monitor outgoing traffic and block unauthorized data transfers, preventing data from leaving the organization's network or cloud environment without proper authorization. It can also be used to identify and classify sensitive data, apply appropriate security policies, and enforce access controls.

In contrast, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) are network security technologies that are designed to detect and prevent attacks on a network. They are not specifically designed to protect data during the share phase.

Similarly, Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) are designed to protect web applications from common web-based attacks such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and other injection attacks. While WAFs can provide some level of data protection, they are not specifically designed to protect data during the share phase.

In summary, for protecting data during the share phase of the cloud data lifecycle, DLP technology would be the most appropriate choice out of the given options.