: Implement the controls mentioned above to prevent breaches.
Examples : Hardware maintenance, DDoS protection, and regular backups. ⚠️ Common Threats and Vulnerabilities The Basics of Information Security: Understandi...
: Ensuring that sensitive information is accessed only by authorized individuals. : Implement the controls mentioned above to prevent breaches
: Monitoring and filtering incoming/outgoing network traffic. : Monitoring and filtering incoming/outgoing network traffic
To counter these threats, organizations implement various "controls" categorized into three types: 1. Administrative Controls These are the "people" and "process" parts of security. Security policies and procedures. Employee training and awareness programs. Hiring practices and background checks. 2. Technical (Logical) Controls These use technology to protect data.
Information security (InfoSec) is the practice of protecting information by mitigating information risks. It is a broad field that encompasses the strategies, tools, and policies used to defend digital and physical data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. At its core, information security is about managing risk to ensure business continuity and protect personal privacy. 🛡️ The Core Pillar: The CIA Triad
The goal of information security is not to eliminate risk entirely—which is impossible—but to manage it to an acceptable level. By balancing the and staying vigilant against new threats, individuals and organizations can protect their most valuable asset: information.