Information Security and IT Practices

A set of flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts related to information security policies and IT practices.

Information Security Policy

The policy that governs an organization's approach to information security management.

Infrastructure and Platform Management Practice

The practice of overseeing the infrastructure and platforms used by an organization.

Integrity

A security objective that ensures information is only modified by authorized personnel and activities.

Internal Customer

A customer who works for the same organization as the service provider.

Internet of Things

The interconnection of devices via the internet that were not traditionally thought of as IT assets.

IT Asset

Any financially valuable component that can contribute to the delivery of an IT product or service.

IT Asset Management Practice

The practice of planning and managing the full lifecycle of all IT assets.

IT Infrastructure

All of the hardware, software, networks, and facilities required to develop, test, deliver, monitor, manage, and support IT services.

IT Service

A service based on the use of information technology.

ITIL

Best-practice guidance for IT service management.

ITIL Guiding Principles

Recommendations that can guide an organization in all circumstances.

ITIL Service Value Chain

A model that outlines how various activities work together for value creation in IT service management.