The information security
Example: Information security protects data from unauthorized access or loss
Definition
"Information security" refers to the practice of protecting data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. It ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information to safeguard it against threats and vulnerabilities.
Etymology
The term "information security" combines 'information,' derived from the Latin 'informare,' meaning to shape or form, with 'security,' from the Latin 'securitas,' meaning freedom from care or safety. Together, they describe the field focused on keeping data safe and secure.
Learn to use this word actively
"The information security" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Security - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select English as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
