Chapter 1, Problem 2RQ

Explanation of Solution

Information security:

• It deals with the security of information against the unauthorized data access, data use, disclosure, inspection, disruption, recording, modification or destruction.
• The prime motive of the information security is to maintain a balance protection of the integrity, confidentiality and availability of information.
• This is done using a multi-step risk management process that helps in identifying the assets, vulnerabilities, threat sources, possible measures to control and potential impacts.
• These are followed by the assessment of the effectiveness of the risk management. It also ensures that there is no loss in any information in any possible way when critical issues arise...