👉 Confidentiality engineering is the practice of designing, implementing, and maintaining systems and processes that protect sensitive information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. It involves a combination of technical, organizational, and physical controls to ensure that confidential data remains secure throughout its lifecycle. This includes encryption of data at rest and in transit, access control mechanisms to restrict who can view or modify sensitive information, secure communication protocols, and robust auditing and monitoring systems to detect and respond to potential breaches. Additionally, confidentiality engineering encompasses policies and procedures for data classification, employee training on data security best practices, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements to safeguard confidential information effectively.
