Chapter 2, Problem 14RQ

Program Plan Intro

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.