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Information Security Overview

ENSURING THAT INFORMATION IS SECURE is not the job just of computer geeks in data centers. It concerns governments, corporations, and individuals. The digital revolution greatly changed how people communicate and do business. Because information exchanges now take place instantly, and because almost everyone shares data of some kind, you should question how all organizations use and protect data.

This text is about information security and the law. Information security seeks to protect government, corporate, and individual information. It’s a good business practice. Many organizations today want a reputation for properly protecting their own and their customers’ data. A good reputation can make ...

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