ABSTRACT
The purpose of information protection is to protect an organization’s valuable resources, such as information, hardware, and software. Through the selection and application of appropriate safeguards, security helps the organization meet its business objectives or mission by protecting its physical and financial resources, reputation, legal position, employees, and other tangible and intangible assets. We will examine the elements of computer security, employee roles and responsibilities, and common threats. We will also examine the need for management controls, policies and procedures, and risk analysis. Finally, we will present a comprehensive list of tasks, responsibilities, and objectives that make up a typical information protection program.
