How should sensitive data be handled within ArcGIS Enterprise?

Handling sensitive data within ArcGIS Enterprise is critical for maintaining data security and integrity. The best approach is to encrypt data both at rest and in transit while implementing robust access controls.

Encrypting data at rest ensures that even if the storage medium is compromised, the data itself remains unreadable without the appropriate decryption keys. This is essential for protecting sensitive information from unauthorized access or breaches. Encrypting data in transit is equally important, as it safeguards data being transmitted over networks from interception or tampering, ensuring that sensitive information remains confidential while being transferred between users and systems.

Implementing access controls further enhances the security of sensitive data by ensuring that only authorized users can access or modify this information. These measures work together to create a multi-layered defense strategy that significantly reduces the risk of data exposure and enhances compliance with various data protection regulations.

The other strategies, such as storing data in unencrypted formats or allowing unrestricted access, would expose sensitive data to significant risks, making it vulnerable to unauthorized access and potential leaks. Additionally, restricting access without proper logging does not provide adequate accountability or traceability, which are essential components of effective data management practices. Thus, a comprehensive approach that includes encryption and access controls is the most effective way to handle sensitive data in Arc