Principles of Information Security (MindTap Course List)
Principles of Information Security (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781337102063
Author: Michael E. Whitman, Herbert J. Mattord
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Information security:

Information security, is nothing but the actions taken to prevent information from unauthorized access, use, disruption, modification, disclosure, or destruction. It concentrates on maintaining a balanced protection of confidentiality, availability of data and integrity of data. Simultaneously takes care of the efficient policy implementation, which does not hamper the organization’s productivity.

Technology obsolescence:

Technology obsolescence takes place when a new or advanced technology takes over the old one. This may lead to the old product or technology getting obsolete.

Example:

DVD’s have replaced the video cassettes and now the video cassettes have become obsolete.

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