The Basics Of Information Security: Understandi... -
: Social engineering attacks that use fraudulent emails or websites to steal user data (login credentials, credit card numbers).
: Scrambling data so it can only be read with a secret key. Antivirus Software : Detecting and removing malicious code. 3. Physical Controls These protect the physical environment. Security cameras and guards. Biometric locks (fingerprint or retina scans). The Basics of Information Security: Understandi...
: Attacks that target software vulnerabilities before the developer has had a chance to patch them. : Social engineering attacks that use fraudulent emails
: Use monitoring tools to identify when a security event is occurring. Biometric locks (fingerprint or retina scans)
: Catalog your assets (data, hardware, software) and determine their value.
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.
Information security is not a one-time setup; it is a continuous cycle.