When people talk about data security, the term “protection” is rarely used. Yet it goes even further than security. Without protection, there would be no security at all. Because protection is what creates and maintains security in the first place. So this is what we are striving for when we talk about security. But how exactly does it manifest itself?
First protection, then security
The idea of protection is omnipresent. We live in houses because they offer us protection from the weather or roaming wolves. We put our money in the bank because it is protected from theft. Even animal instincts are always designed for protection. Every animal retreats to a protective area when a potential threat appears. Protection is everywhere. Strangely enough, however, it seems to be swept under the carpet in a certain way, because in general people tend to talk about security. Yet security is the result of protection. The order never changes. Protection comes first, and security is the result. Let’s take the example of the house again. The house has to be built first. So the idea starts with protection and its implementation. The protection in the form of the house stands after the work is done. But security is only guaranteed once you have moved into the house and closed the door behind you. This principle can also be applied to data on the computer or account access data: the data on the computer comes first and should be protected. The protection is provided by a program. The program and therefore the protection already exist. However, security is only provided once the program has been installed on the computer. The same applies to the Authenticator from REINER SCT. We offer you protection in the form of the Authenticator. This protects all your access data. But you only have security if you have the access data protected via the Authenticator. The principle always remains the same.
Where else does protection occur?
Protection is not a new discovery. In fact, it is probably the oldest desire since living beings have existed on earth. Even the dinosaurs were equipped with ways to protect themselves and their herd. Just look at all the horns and bone plates the giant lizards were equipped with. But they only had safety when they knew how to use their equipment. Today, the search for protective measures is not as far removed from its origins as you might think. In the end, it is theoretically always about preserving what you have and what you are attached to. This can be your life, but it can also be something that needs to be protected. One example is trademark protection or trademark law. A trademark is registered and thus protected from being copied. For modern companies, this is an important step to ensure the continued existence of the company. Trademark law prevents the risk of confusion and protects your own products. Environmental protection is very important and topical. Even if there are people who don’t seem particularly interested in it, everyone should be aware that we all live in this environment, which must be protected so that we can continue to live in it. What steps are taken for matters worthy of protection will of course depend very much on the matter and the situation. But there are always protective measures that can be taken. Be it for the data on your computer, the environment you live in or the continued existence of something important. There are always options.
Conclusion
So protection is always and everywhere available. But it only provides security if the components are used correctly. Protection is the desire and the basis needed to create and guarantee safety. REINER SCT brings you “Protection Made in Germany” with its developments.
