Ghost data, in cybersecurity, refers to data that remains within a database or storage system but is no longer actively used or known to be accessible. This can occur due to various reasons, such as incomplete data deletion, legacy systems, or improper data management practices. Ghost data can pose significant security and privacy risks, as it may contain sensitive or confidential information that is left unprotected and vulnerable to potential misuse or unauthorized access.
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Symmetry Systems is the Data+AI Security Company. We safeguard data at scale, detect threats, ensure compliance & reduce AI risks, so you can Innovate with Confidence. Our Data Security Posture Management platform is engineered specifically to address modern data security and privacy challenges at scale from the data out, providing organizations the ability to innovate with confidence. With total visibility into what data you have, where it lives, who can access it, and how it’s being used, Symmetry safeguards your organization’s data from misuse, insider threats, and cybercriminals, as well as unintended exposure of sensitive IP and personal information through use of generative AI technologies.