Glossary
Information Security
Information security refers to the practices and processes designed to protect data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. The primary goal of information security is to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information, often abbreviated as the "CIA triad":
Effective information security thus encompasses a range of controls and measures across digital and physical environments, aimed at protecting data stored on computers, transmitted across networks, or held in paper form. It is a critical aspect of management for organizations of all sizes, across all sectors, given the increasing reliance on digital data and the growing sophistication of cyber threats.
Organizations often implement a variety of tools and strategies, including firewalls, anti-virus software, intrusion detection systems, and comprehensive security policies that address user behavior and data handling practices. Regular training and awareness programs are also crucial to ensuring staff understand their roles in maintaining information security and are updated on the latest security threats and countermeasures.