Security and Privacy Challenges in Big Data

Huge amounts of data are being generated on a regular basis as a result of technological advancements such as social media, smart phones, GPS signals, and sensors. Different types of data, such as structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data, are represented in the datasets. Big data is a word that refers to data that has been collected from many sources and in various volumes. Big data encompasses the vast majority of data generated nowadays. Due to the unstructured form of data, there are a number of concerns with this type of data, including data processing, security, and privacy. This paper will look at some of the characteristics of big data as well as the security concerns it faces. This paper also contains a comprehensive review of the literature on security measures and a comparison of different strategies.