Data at Rest Vs Data in Motion

Data at Rest	Data in Motion
The data that is not actively moving from device to device or network to network such as data stored on a hard drive, laptop etc. is called data at rest.	The data which is actively moving from one location to another such as across the internet or through a private is called data in motion.
It also refers to data that has been collected from various sources and is then analyzed after the event occurs.	This type of data is analyzed in real-time as the event happens.
The point where the data is analyzed and the point where action is taken on it occur at two separate times.	Analysis and action on data is taken at same time.
Batch processing method is used.	Real-time processing method is used.
It is more secure.	It is less secure.
It is less vulnerable to attack.	It is more vulnerable to attack.
Simple file and folder protection techniques are used to protect the data.	Encryption protocols like HTTPS, SSL, FTPS are used to protect the data.