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By John Tolbert

Introduction to the Information Protection Life Cycle and Framework

The modern economy is driven by information. Digital Transformation is made possible by information. But most forms of information must be protected to create and maintain value. The Information Protection Life Cycle and Framework provides concepts to organize the discovery, protection, and disposition of information objects. This article is the first in the series introducing the Information Protection Life Cycle and Framework.
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Content of Figures

  1. Figure 1 The three stages in the life of information objects are: acquire & assess, active use life, and disposition.

1 Executive Summary

The Information Protection Life Cycle (IPLC) and Framework describes the phases, methods, and controls associated with the protection of information. ...

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2 Analysis

Acquire and Assess

The initial phase starts when data objects are either created or acquired. Discovery and classification tools are the initial con ...

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3 Recommendations

  1. Evaluate your current information protection strategy. Does it encompass all three phases of Information Protection Life Cycle? Are the IPF contr ...

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