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Big Data is both burden and blessing to IT security personnel

Posted on June 19, 2015 in Articles | by

Big Data is one of the “biggest” buzzwords to hit both businesses and IT shops over the past decade. Analysts and researchers predict that Big Data analytics will contribute toward significant challenges, ranging from curing disease to assessing market trends. At the same time, Big Data will pose challenges and opportunities for information security professionals. Security personnel who embrace this trend early will find themselves well positioned to manage Big Data as a strategic asset for both the business and its IT personnel.

Information security teams should plan to address two significant questions related to Big Data operations. First, what security implications does the use of Big Data by the business raise? In many cases, IT security professionals will bear primary responsibility for securing the data sources and analysis tools used by Big Data operations.

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Published June 19, 2015 in Certification Magazine

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