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Data Exfiltration Risk

The chance that sensitive data can quietly leave your environment through malicious transfers or abused integrations.

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Data Exfiltration Risk

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What it is

Data Exfiltration Risk refers to the chance that sensitive information can be quietly taken from your systems.

Why it matters

Stolen data can be sold, leaked, or misused without any visible system downtime, causing long-term damage.

How to reduce risk

  • Know where your sensitive data is stored
  • Monitor unusual data transfers
  • Reduce public access to data systems

External resources

  • https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/news/understanding-data-exfiltration
  • https://www.sans.org/blog/data-exfiltration-techniques/