Section Article

Protecting Data Using SRE Procedures that Meet Industry Standards
Author(s): Neeladri Kumar

Abstract
In today’s digital landscape data is the most critical asset for organizations encompassing personal financial operational and strategic information. The protection of this data is vital to maintain confidentiality integrity and availability particularly in environments with high reliability and continuous operations. Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) has emerged as a key discipline in ensuring system reliability uptime and operational resilience. Integrating data protection measures within SRE procedures presents a systematic approach to safeguarding information while maintaining operational efficiency. This paper investigates methods for protecting data using SRE practices aligned with recognized industry standards examining the theoretical underpinnings procedural frameworks and best practices. Drawing on pre-2019 literature and standard frameworks the study emphasizes the convergence of reliability engineering secure software development risk management and compliance protocols. It identifies critical points where data protection and operational reliability intersect and proposes strategies to implement integrated procedures that meet both security and reliability objectives. The research further highlights challenges in aligning SRE with stringent industry standards such as ISO/IEC 27001 MISRA C and PAS 754 and explores methodologies to address them providing a comprehensive foundation for organizations seeking to enhance system reliability without compromising data security.