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# SEC 8  How do you protect your data at rest?
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Protect your data at rest by implementing multiple controls, to reduce the risk of unauthorized access or mishandling.

**Topics**
+ [SEC08-BP01 Implement secure key management](sec_protect_data_rest_key_mgmt.md)
+ [SEC08-BP02 Enforce encryption at rest](sec_protect_data_rest_encrypt.md)
+ [SEC08-BP03 Automate data at rest protection](sec_protect_data_rest_automate_protection.md)
+ [SEC08-BP04 Enforce access control](sec_protect_data_rest_access_control.md)
+ [SEC08-BP05 Use mechanisms to keep people away from data](sec_protect_data_rest_use_people_away.md)