ABSTRACT

The textbook has primarily emphasized technology. In this chapter, the focus turns to the information side of IT. Specifically, the chapter examines the types of information that organizations store and utilize along with the software that supports information processing. The chapter then examines information security and assurance: the ability of an organization to ensure that their information is protected. Toward that end, the chapter describes numerous forms of attacks that an organization must protect against, along with technological methods of security information. The chapter examines hardware solutions such as RAID storage and software solutions including encryption. The chapter ends with a look at legislation created to help protect the information technology and individuals’ privacy.