it security and management

Information security

Security commonly known as infosec, is the practice of protecting information and information systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure ,disruption, modification, or destruction

Information security

Refers to the policies procedures, technologies ,and controls designed to safeguard information assets

Objectives of information security

•Protect confidentiality,

•maintain integrity

•ensure availability

The meaning of cia

Confidentiality integrity availability

Confidentiality

•Only authorized

•Individuals should access

•Information

(For example)

1. Students grades medical records passwords credit card information

Integrity

•Information must remain

•Accurate and complete

(Examples)

1. Payroll records examination scores financial reports

Availability

•Information should be accessible whenever needed

(Example)

1. Online banking

2. Hospital systems

3. University portals

Why security is important

1. Protects personal information

2. Prevents financial losses

3. Preserves organizational reputation

4. Ensures legal compliance

5. Supports business continuity

6. Promotes customer trust

7. Protects intellectual property