CompTIA Tech+ CertMike: Prepare. Practice. Pass the Test! Get Certified!, 2nd Edition

CHAPTER 28The Value of Data: Objective 5.1: Explain the value of data and information

In today’s economy, information is often one of a business’s most valuable assets. From product plans to customer records, every business has sensitive information and protecting that information is a crucial business concern. If that information falls into the wrong hands, it could damage the organization’s reputation, injure its customers, or cause financial losses.

In this chapter, you’ll learn everything you need to know about Tech+ objective 5.1, including the following topics:

• Data and information as an asset
• Data-driven business decisions
• Data monetization
• Data analytics
• Big data

DATA AND INFORMATION

As an IT professional, you’re responsible ...