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Information Security

Security

Incident Response Patch (Security Update) Security Audit Access Control

Protecting information from leaks and attacks.

Definition

Information security is protecting data and systems from being stolen, changed, or exposed.

In plain English Protecting information from leaks and attacks.

Why this matters

Why it matters: Good security prevents privacy harm like identity theft and data leaks.

Example

Example: Using access control, encryption, and patches to protect customer data.