Information Assurance (IA): The practice of protecting and securing an organization’s information and systems. This includes activities such as risk management, security planning, and incident response. Information assurance is used to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of an organization’s information and systems. Examples of information assurance practices include data encryption, access control, and security testing.
Categories: CC D1: Security Principles | CCSP D6: Legal - Risk and Compliance | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D1: Security and Risk Management | Security+ D5: Security Program Management and Oversight | SSCP D1: Security Concepts and Practices
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