Information security, often abbreviated as InfoSec, refers to the practices and processes designed to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. Its primary goal is to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability (often referred to as the CIA triad) of data, whether it is stored, processed, or transmitted. Key components of information security include: 1. **Confidentiality**: Ensuring that information is accessible only to those authorized to have access.
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