# SEC 9  How do you protect your data in transit?
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Protect your data in transit by implementing multiple controls to reduce the risk of unauthorized access or loss.

**Topics**
+ [SEC09-BP01 Implement secure key and certificate management](sec_protect_data_transit_key_cert_mgmt.md)
+ [SEC09-BP02 Enforce encryption in transit](sec_protect_data_transit_encrypt.md)
+ [SEC09-BP03 Automate detection of unintended data access](sec_protect_data_transit_auto_unintended_access.md)
+ [SEC09-BP04 Authenticate network communications](sec_protect_data_transit_authentication.md)