What Is Information Assurance?
Information assurance (IA) is the practice of managing IT risks related to the storage, transportation, creation, and handling of information. The concept of IA originated in the U.S. government, specifically the military and intelligence infrastructure. Information assurance and information security share the common goals of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Unlike information security, information assurance is also concerned with some bigger-picture items, including privacy, compliance, governance, and strategic risk management.
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