Encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit to protect it from unauthorized access. Organizations should implement measures across their cloud application's data, control, and management planes to mitigate security threats and ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of their data. This includes using encryption methods like symmetric and asymmetric encryption, as well as secrets managers to securely store and distribute sensitive credentials. By implementing these best practices, organizations can build an effective data security strategy that protects their cloud-native applications from data breaches and exposure.