Information security: 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 security is used to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of an organization’s information and systems. Examples of information security practices include data encryption, access control, and security testing.
Categories: CC D1: Security Principles | CCSP D1: Cloud Concepts - Architecture and Design | 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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