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Dated: 31-10-2024

Ch1: what is Information Security

According to SANS, information security is about protecting information and information systems from unauthorized access, use, modification and destruction etc.

It Security

Information security applied to technology.

Functions

  • Network security
  • Systems security
  • Application &
  • database security
  • Mobile security

Information Security

This covers physical, human resource security, legal and compliance, organizational and process related aspects

Functions

  • Governance
  • Policies & procedures
  • Risk management
  • Performance reviews

Cyber Security

It is about taking precautions against unauthorized access to electronic information or information systems connected to internet.

Pillars of Information Security

Confidentiality

Keeping information secret

Integrity

Keeping information in its original form

Availability

Keeping information and information systems available to use

Post Assessment

_ is about keeping information secret

  • Confidentiality
  • Availability
  • Integrity

Keeping the information in its original form is called _

  • Confidentiality
  • Availability
  • Integrity

Keeping information and information systems available for use is called _

  • Confidentiality
  • Availability
  • Integrity

IT Security is Information security applied to technology.

  • IT Security
  • Cyber Security
  • Information Security