Management Information Systems module 2 topic 3

Confidentiality

Restricting access to information to only those who are authorized to view it.

Integrity

Ensuring that information has not been altered and accurately represents its intended meaning.

Availability

The ability to access and modify information by authorized individuals within an appropriate timeframe.

Authentication

Verifying the identity of a person accessing information through factors such as something they know, something they have, or something they are.

Access Control

Determining which users are authorized to read, modify, add, or delete information.

Encryption

Encoding data during transmission or storage to ensure that only authorized individuals can read it.

Symmetric Key Encryption

Using a shared key to encode and decode messages.

Public Key Encryption

Using a public key to encode messages and a private key to decode them.

Password Security

Implementing policies such as requiring complex passwords and regular password changes to enhance security.

Employee Training

Educating employees about the importance of not giving away passwords and being aware of phishing attempts.