Data sovereignty takes more than keeping data close to home
SPONSORED POST: Knowing where your data lives is only part of the challenge. Who controls it, who can access it and how quickly you can recover when things go wrong matter just as much.
Data sovereignty extends beyond merely storing sensitive information within national borders. It raises questions about an organization's true control over its data. Storing data locally may subject it to foreign laws, reliance on overseas service providers, and operational disruptions beyond the organization's direct control. As geopolitical tensions escalate, regulations evolve, and artificial intelligence usage expands, enterprises must rethink data sovereignty's practical implications.
However, turning these concerns into a tangible strategy proves challenging. Simply allocating more resources doesn't guarantee a solution.
During Everpure's on-demand webinar, "Data Sovereignty By Design," Tim Phillips, alongside Patrick Smith, Everpure's Field CTO for EMEA (formerly from Pure Storage), delves into a disconnect: organizations are ramping up investments in sovereignty measures without implementing a cohesive strategy. The webinar highlights that certain risks garner more attention than others, yet these aren't always the areas receiving the most investment.
Smith emphasizes that sovereignty should transcend IT responsibilities, requiring input from business leaders, security experts, procurement personnel, and legal teams. Decisions regarding which data needs protection, which services must remain operational, and the acceptable risk level necessitate collaboration across these departments.
Moreover, Smith introduces the notion of the "minimum viable company," identifying the essential services, applications, and data an organization must preserve during disruptions. He stresses the importance of visibility into data access, supplier dependencies, and potential exit strategies when making technology decisions. For IT leaders seeking to transform data sovereignty from a theoretical concern into actionable measures, the webinar offers valuable questions to consider within their organizations.
While understanding where data resides is crucial, ensuring the ability to maintain control amidst changing circumstances is equally vital.
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