Hierarchy of comprehensive data security

Phase two of the Core Data Protection Measures challenge tests Data Defender's knowledge of the four types of data security measures.

They can be viewed as a hierarchy. From the top down, it goes from

1. Legally binding requirements, to
2. Guidelines and best practices, to
3. Actionable steps from the high-level objectives, to
4. Foundational concepts to define overall objectives, to

The four elements are:

• Operational models translate the high-level objectives of data protection measures into actionable steps.
• Compliance rules and regulations are legally binding requirements.
• Data protection measures are the foundational concepts that establish the overall goals and principles.
• Voluntary regulatory frameworks are guidelines useful to use as a blueprint for how to secure data.