data obfuscation
📖 ISTQB Glossary
Official ISTQB Definition
Data transformation that makes it difficult for a human to recognize the original data.
3 Ways to Think About It
The Quick Take
Hiding or masking sensitive data for security or privacy.
Look Closer
Making data unreadable while preserving its format for testing.
The Bottom Line
Scrambling real data so it can be used safely in non-production environments.
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