Management Of Information Security
Management Of Information Security
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ISBN: 9781337405713
Author: WHITMAN, Michael.
Publisher: Cengage Learning,
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Information security (InfoSec):

Information security is the protection of information in the organization; it helps to manage data access, web-browsing behaviors, passwords usage and encryption, email attachments, and so on.

  • It is designed to provide structure in the workplace, create a productive and effective work place.
  • It is free from unnecessary distractions.

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