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Information Security
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Information security includes both physical and cyber security measures. Physical security measures protect information and information systems from threats such as fire, theft, or vandalism. Physical security measures might include security guards, locked doors, and security cameras. Cyber security measures protect information and information systems from electronic threats such as hacking, phishing, or malware (Whitman & Mattord, 2021). Cyber security measures might include firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption.
Information security is a growing concern for organizations as the amount of electronic information continues to grow. Organizations must protect their electronic information from unauthorized access, disclosure, interception, or destruction. Information security is essential because it helps to protect businesses and individuals from data loss or theft and helps organizations ensure the accuracy and completeness of their electronic data (Ng et al., 2021). Therefore, Information security is a critical part of any organization’s overall security posture and should be considered in all aspects of business, from the physical security of facilities to the cyber security of information systems.
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Ng, K. C., Zhang, X., Thong, J. Y., & Tam, K. Y. (2021). Protecting against threats to information security: An attitudinal ambivalence perspective. Journal of Management Information Systems, 38(3), 732-764. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/07421222.2021.1962601
Whitman, M. E., & Mattord, H. J. (2021). Principles of information security. Cengage learning. https://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=Hwk1EAAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PP1&dq=what+is+information+security&ots=VipNeKgXRb&sig=RLNUc635RuhWGhmwFJJ6JSmDq7U