Data Loss

Data loss is applicable on data both at rest and when in motion (transmitted over the network). Data loss can occur for various reasons, including:

• Data corruption
• Data being intentionally or accidentally deleted or overwritten by a user or an attacker
• Data stolen over the network by network penetration or any network intervention attack
• Data storage device physically damaged or stolen
• Virus infection deleting one or more files

Data loss is usually prevented by implementing data backup solutions and adding strong data access controls and security mechanisms on data storage assets.