Posts by Farah Ali

Per-File Encryption

Per-File Encryption is a security architecture where every individual file is encrypted with a unique, dedicated cryptographic key, rather than using a single key for an entire disk, folder, or database. While traditional At-Rest Encryption (like BitLocker or FileVault) protects a device while it is powered off, Per-File Encryption stays

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Data Compartmentalization

Data compartmentalization is the practice of dividing information into separate “buckets” or “zones,” so that each segment is accessible only by those who truly need it. Instead of keeping all data in one place, making everything vulnerable if there’s a breach, compartmentalization limits the blast radius. If one partition

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Data Use and Access Act 2025 (DUAA)

The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 is a major update to UK data protection law designed to make data sharing safer, simpler, and more innovative. Rather than scrapping existing privacy laws, DUAA adds new tools and legal clarity to how organizations use personal data, creating new opportunities but also

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Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS)

Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) is a cybersecurity practice that uses automated tools to mimic the techniques of real-world attackers safely. Instead of waiting for a cyber incident or relying only on traditional penetration testing, BAS continuously tests an organization’s defenses by simulating phishing, malware infections, lateral movement, and

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