Any data, system, network, and other communication structure that helps in achieving business goals and objectives is known as an information asset. Hence, securing an information asset is one of the important objectives of an organization.
The following topics will be covered in this chapter:
- Information asset security frameworks, standards, and guidelines
- Privacy principles
- Physical access and environmental controls
- Identity and access management
- Biometrics
By the end of this chapter, you will have learned that the protection of information assets involves the consideration of their confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA).
