Secure Online Data Repository (SODR) is a massive database that collects, organizes and maintains data sets to be used to analyze and report. It uses metadata standard schemas, standard schemas, as well as structured methods of organization to make it easy to find the information. It can also store information from multiple sources in one location to facilitate integration.
A centralized system permits uniform management practices and conformity to regulatory requirements. For instance it is able to regulate the length of time data needs to be kept and how they should be deleted. Data repositories often have robust access control mechanisms, which include the ability to restrict authorized users to specific segments of data and makes it harder for hackers to take advantage of individual data points. They may also have tools to monitor data access patterns. This makes it easier to detect suspicious activities.
Improved Data Quality: Most repositories include features for data cleansing and quality assurance, which improves the reliability of business intelligence and analytics efforts. This can lead redundancy, which can lead to higher storage costs, and complicates data migrating.
Security: Data repositories are attractive targets for cyber attacks which is why implementing strong security measures vital. They also maintain regular backups in addition to strict access control.
A well-built repository can support your company’s goals in analytics and business intelligence while also securing sensitive data from unauthorized access and aiding you adhere to the regulations such as GDPR. Lepide Data Security Platform allows you to scan repositories and detect sensitive data. It will then automatically classify the data as soon as it is identified and allows you to establish access control rules.
