Aidan McGraw’s requirements to protect sensitive information shared outside the organization can

be satisfied by Information Rights Management (IRM).

IRM Overview: IRM is a form of IT security technology used to protect documents containing

sensitive information from unauthorized access. It does this by encrypting the data and embedding

user permissions directly into the file1.

Encryption and Permissions: IRM allows for the encryption of the actual data within the file and

includes access permissions that dictate who can view, edit, print, forward, or take other actions with

the data. These permissions are enforced regardless of where the file is located, making it ideal for

sharing outside the organization1.

Protection Against Attacks: By using IRM, Aidan ensures that even if attackers were to gain access to

the file, they would not be able to decrypt the information without the appropriate permissions. This

protects against unauthorized intruders and hackers1.

Reference:

Strategies and Best Practices for Protecting Sensitive Data1.

Data security and encryption best practices - Microsoft Azure2.

What Is Cryptography? | IBM3.