Here we are, the start of another year. As we reflect on 2017, this is where we really start to focus on what lies ahead in 2018. The new year is always interesting because it usually doesn't affect our build cycles or releases. With the exception of accounting for vacations. Yet, this is the time of year where many people get re-focused and motivated to change old habits or try something new. Listen to the Podcast: As I look back on 2017, there were a lot of news headlines that focused … [Read more...] about New Year’s Resolutions
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Tips for Securing Test Data (Scrubbing?)
An application typically has multiple environments from development through to full production. It is rare to find an application that doesn't use some form of data. Some applications may use just a little data with a very simple database, while others may have very complex database schemas with a lot of data. Developers usually load just enough data to test the features/functions being implemented in the current iteration. Production systems contain actual customer information which may be … [Read more...] about Tips for Securing Test Data (Scrubbing?)
Sensitive Data and Storage Issues
Do you know what constitutes sensitive data in your organization? How about in your state or industry? As developers or business analysts we often do not follow the nitty gritty details of sensitive information regulations or laws. Not that we don't want to enforce them, but often times I think we often just don't know about them. It is often thought that the CIO, CISO or a privacy officer is responsible for understanding our data and to what level it needs to be protected. I completely … [Read more...] about Sensitive Data and Storage Issues