Angvlar Security Awareness
Data classification and safe sharing
Choose appropriate storage, sharing and access based on the sensitivity of information.
Why this matters
Not all data needs the same protection. Classification helps employees understand where information belongs, who may access it and how it should be shared.
By the end of this lesson
- Recognise the main warning signs
- Choose a safe verification method
- Know when and how to report the situation
What to notice
- Sensitive file sent to personal email
- Public link enabled unnecessarily
- Large recipient list includes external users
- Wrong attachment or version
- Access remains after project completion
- Confidential data pasted into unapproved tools
What to do
- Check classification before sharing
- Use approved storage and collaboration tools
- Apply least-privilege access
- Review recipients and links
- Set expiry where available
- Report accidental disclosure quickly
Frequently asked questions
What is least privilege?
Giving only the access needed for the task and time.
What should I check before sending?
Classification, recipients, attachment and sharing permissions.
Why report a mistaken send quickly?
Access may still be revoked or contained.