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Data Security & Management

WRTI implements comprehensive security measures and data management protocols to protect sensitive wildlife research data while ensuring accessibility for legitimate conservation and research purposes.

Data Classification System

WRTI employs a multi-tier data classification system to ensure appropriate protection levels for different types of wildlife research data.

Public Data

General wildlife information, published research findings, and educational content.

  • • Species distribution maps (general)
  • • Published research papers
  • • Conservation area information
  • • Educational materials
Open Access
Restricted Data

Detailed research data requiring registration and approval for access.

  • • Detailed population census data
  • • Research datasets
  • • GIS layers (detailed)
  • • Historical trend data
Approved Access
Sensitive Data

Highly sensitive information requiring special authorization and security clearance.

  • • GPS tracking data (endangered species)
  • • Anti-poaching intelligence
  • • Breeding location coordinates
  • • Real-time animal movements
High Security
Confidential Data

Classified information accessible only to authorized government and partner agencies.

  • • Law enforcement data
  • • Security operations
  • • Inter-agency communications
  • • Strategic planning documents
Classified

Security Infrastructure

Data Storage
  • AES-256 encryption at rest
  • Redundant backup systems
  • Geographically distributed storage
  • Regular integrity checks
Data Transmission
  • TLS 1.3 encryption in transit
  • Certificate pinning
  • VPN requirements for sensitive data
  • End-to-end encryption protocols
Access Control
  • Multi-factor authentication
  • Role-based permissions
  • Regular access reviews
  • Session timeout controls
Monitoring & Audit
  • 24/7 security monitoring
  • Comprehensive audit logs
  • Intrusion detection systems
  • Regular security assessments

Data Governance Framework

Data Lifecycle Management
Collection
Standardized protocols, quality checks
Processing
Validation, standardization, metadata
Storage
Secure repositories, backup systems
Access
Controlled sharing, usage tracking
Archival
Long-term preservation, disposal
Quality Assurance
  • • Automated data validation
  • • Expert review processes
  • • Standardized metadata schemas
  • • Version control systems
Data Stewardship
  • • Designated data custodians
  • • Regular training programs
  • • Clear responsibility matrices
  • • Performance monitoring

Privacy Protection

Data Anonymization

Sensitive location data is automatically anonymized to prevent identification of critical habitats or breeding sites.

  • Geographic obfuscation
  • Temporal aggregation
  • Identifier replacement
Legal Compliance

WRTI complies with national and international data protection regulations and wildlife conservation agreements.

  • Kenya Data Protection Act
  • CITES regulations
  • GDPR compliance
Security Certifications
ISO 27001
Information Security Management
SOC 2 Type II
Data Center Security
NIST Framework
Cybersecurity Standards
Security Status
System Status Secure
Last Security Audit Dec 2024
Uptime (30 days) 99.97%
Security Incidents 0
All systems monitored 24/7. Report security concerns to security@wrti.go.ke
Key Policies
Data Use Policy Privacy Policy Terms of Use Security Guidelines
Security Contact

Report security vulnerabilities or data concerns to our security team.

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