active data encryption
[/ˈæktɪv ˈdeɪtə ɪnˈkrɪpʃən/]
noun
criptografia de dados ativa
1. A security technology that encrypts data in real-time as it is being created, transmitted, or accessed, without requiring manual intervention or pausing system operations
Active data encryption ensures that sensitive information is protected automatically during all business operations.
A criptografia de dados ativa garante que informações sensíveis sejam protegidas automaticamente durante todas as operações comerciais.
2. An encryption method where data protection mechanisms continuously monitor and encrypt data flows dynamically based on predefined security policies
The company implemented active data encryption to comply with GDPR regulations without slowing down database performance.
A empresa implementou criptografia de dados ativa para cumprir regulamentações GDPR sem reduzir o desempenho do banco de dados.
Active data encryption is a critical concept in both Brazilian and American corporate IT environments, especially post-LGPD (Brazil) and GDPR/CCPA (USA/EU) regulations. Financial institutions, healthcare providers, and tech companies in Brazil increasingly emphasize this technology in security protocols. In the USA, it's essential for HIPAA and SOC 2 compliance. The term reflects the shift from reactive to proactive cybersecurity approaches across both markets.
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