What is 'masking' in SAP IS-PMED-HPH - Connected Health Platform?

masking - Overview

• Component: IS-PMED-HPH

• Component Name: Connected Health Platform

• Description: The process of replacing words in a document that identify a subject with misleading or nonsense information to prevent the reader from knowing what or who the subject is.

masking - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Masking is a security feature in the IS-PMED-HPH Connected Health Platform that helps protect sensitive data from unauthorized access. It works by replacing sensitive data with a “mask”, which is a randomly generated string of characters that cannot be deciphered. This ensures that only authorized personnel can access the data.
  
  How to use it: 
  Masking can be enabled in the IS-PMED-HPH Connected Health Platform by going to the Security Settings page and selecting the “Enable Masking” option. Once enabled, all sensitive data will be automatically masked when accessed.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to note that masking does not completely protect data from unauthorized access. It is still possible for someone with malicious intent to gain access to the data if they are able to bypass the masking feature. Therefore, it is important to also use other security measures such as encryption and authentication.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on masking and other security features in the IS-PMED-HPH Connected Health Platform, please refer to the official documentation available on the SAP website.