itSMF Bulletin October 2022 | Page 16

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The Goal of Information Security

Information security follows three overarching principles, often known as the CIA triad (confidentiality, integrity and availability).

Confidentiality:

This means that information is only being seen or used by people who are authorized to access it. Appropriate security measures must be taken to ensure that private

The 7 Basic Principles of IT Security

Security is a constant worry when it comes to information technology. Data theft, hacking, malware and a host of other threats are enough to keep any IT professional up at night. In this article, we’ll look at the basic principles and best practices that IT professionals use to keep their systems safe.

By Claudio Buttice