The Complete Book of Data Anonymization

Data anonymization provides a systematic and integrated approach to privacy protection that goes far beyond simple data-masking or network security from external or internal theft. Discussing the analysis, planning, set-up, and governance, this timely manual illuminates the entire process of adapting and implementing anonymization tools and programs to increase the success of privacy protection in vulnerable organizations. Providing a 360-degree view of data privacy protection, it details data anonymization patterns, automation/tool capabilities, and the key factors for success in disguising the person behind the data.

Balaji Raghunathan has more than 20 years of experience in the software industry. As part of his current role as General Manager, Technology Consulting & Enterprise Architecture, at ITC Infotech, Balaji Raghunathan is responsible for helping the clients of ITC Infotech simplify their technology landscape, assess their readiness for digital initiatives, modernize their technology architecture and prepare them for their digital journey
Balaji Raghunathan has also lead the delivery of digital projects for banking, financial services, and insurance customers as well as helped them define their digital strategy. He has lead strategy engagements for enterprise mobility initiatives as well as developed, managed and commercialized intellectual property (IP) during his prior stints with Capgemini and Infosys. During the last decade, Balaji Raghunathan has been involved in architecting software solutions for the energy, utilities, publishing, transportation, retail, and banking industries
Balaji Raghunathan's core areas of interest revolves around digital technology strategy, data privacy management and enterprise mobility. He is an avid blogger on Digital Technology Strategy, and has authored the book "The Complete Book of Data Anonymization-From Planning to Implementation". He has also the co-authored a chapter "Mobility and Its Impact on Enterprise Security" for the book "Information Security Management Handbook, Sixth Edition, Volume 7."
He holds a patent on "System and Method for Runtime Data Anonymization" and has a pending patent on "System and Method for categorization of Social Media Conversation for Response Management."
He is a TOGAF 8.0 and ICMG-WWISA Certified Software Architect.
Balaji Raghunathan has a postgraduate diploma in business administration (finance) from Symbiosis Institute (SCDL), Pune, India and has an engineering degree (electrical and electronics) from Bangalore University, India. He has also completed a Senior Leadership Certificate course from Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode.