Data in Transit

Data in transit is data sent from one location to another, such as over a network or the Internet. It can also be referred to as data in motion or flight.

Emails, instant messages, video calls, file transfers, and website requests are examples of data in transit.

Data in transit should be encrypted to protect it from being intercepted or manipulated by attackers. Encryption algorithms ensure that only those with the decryption key can access the data.

Some ways to protect data in transit include:

Encryption: Prevents attackers from reading or modifying data

Network protection: Prevents attackers from intercepting data using TLS, IPSec, & VPNs

Authentication: Prevents attackers from impersonating the service

Access controls: Restricts access to files and ensures only authorized users can access them