Data Protection

David G. Hill is the principal of Mesabi Group LLC, which helps enterprises adopt new and improved IT processes and technologies. Prior to starting Mesabi Group, he was the vice president and founder of the Storage & Storage Management practice at the Aberdeen Group.

This guide explains how to gain a handle on the vital aspects of data protection, offering a solid understanding of how data protection fits into various organizations. It places data protection in a governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) framework; discusses existing and emerging data protection technologies and how they relate to each other; and explores the impact of novel trends, such as cloud computing, storage tiering, server virtualization, and green computing. The book also shows how to improve the data protection process through the high-level PRO-Tech model. Other topics covered include data retention, data security, and eDiscovery.

The Time Has Come for Change. Business Continuity: The First Foundation for Data Protection. Data Protection-Where the Problems Lie. Data Protection-Setting the Right Objectives. Data Protection-Getting the Right Degree. Information Lifecycle Management Changes the Data Protection Technology Mix. Compliance: A Key Piece of the GRC Puzzle. Governance: The Last Piece in the GRC Puzzle. The Critical Role of Data Retention. Data Security-An Ongoing Challenge. Where Data Protection Technologies Fit in the New Model. Back to Basics-Extending the Current Model. When Supporting Actors Play Lead Roles. Disk and Tape-Complementing and Competing with One Another. Technologies for High Availability and Low (or No) Data Loss. Special Requirements for Compliance, Governance, and Data Security. eDiscovery and the Electronic Discovery Reference Model. Cloud Computing, SaaS, and Other Data Protection Services. Other Considerations in Data Protection. Tying It All Together, Including the PRO-Tech Data Protection Model. Glossary. Index.