It is my contention that data is like matter and that it possesses just these two fundamental states: inert (i.e. Bound connotes that molecular cohesion binds the matter into a semi-solid to solid state, while liberated signifies that the matter overcomes molecular cohesion to more freely “bounce around” and thus be anti-solid. Looking at these four states, I’m going to strongly suggest that from a higher level there are just two fundamental states – bound and liberated. Figure 1 shown below is an excellent diagram that I modified from Wikipedia explaining the four states of matter. For example, physics offers us one very useful concept – the states of matter. Sometimes information systems professionals can draw some very useful analogies from the hard sciences. We first need to understand the fundamental nature of data. What does it mean to secure structured data? While that may seem like an easy question, it is in fact far more complex than one might initially surmise. So, for now, let’s just focus on the right-hand side of the above diagram. In fact, for relational databases, we would further assume that means spreadsheet-like tables having rows and columns (a.k.a. When we say, “ structured data”, we usually mean traditional data that possess organized layouts with somewhat predictable growth characteristics. An oversimplification shown in Figure 1 below is essentially correct. There are generally two kinds of data: structured and unstructured. Already a partner? Visit the partner portal or register a deal below! PARTNER PORTALĮditor’s Note: Read this related blog: “ The Structured Future of Data Access Governance“.
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