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GUEST ESSAY: The key differences between ‘information privacy’ vs. ‘information security’

The Last Watchdog

Information privacy and information security are two different things. Related: Tapping hidden pools of security talent Information privacy is the ability to control who (or what) can view or access information that is collected about you or your customers.

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Information Security Policy

Tech Republic Security

Information is the lifeblood of the business. Any given technological environment is useless if its main purpose for existence — the processing and sharing of information — is threatened or eliminated. Without it, employees can’t work, customers can’t interact with the business, bills can’t be paid and profits can’t be earned.

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Information Security Incident Reporting Policy

Tech Republic Security

This policy from TechRepublic Premium provides guidelines for the reporting of information security incidents by company employees. The goal is to facilitate the security response and remediation process to ensure the least amount of potential damage to systems, networks, customers and business reputation.

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Build Strong Information Security Policy: Template & Examples

Security Boulevard

One of the best and most important measures you can take to protect your data (and that of your customers) is simply to have a robust information security policy. The post Build Strong Information Security Policy: Template & Examples appeared first on Hyperproof. Of course, that idea sounds simple enough.

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Difference between Cybersecurity and Information Security

CyberSecurity Insiders

Many of you get confused with terms cybersecurity and Information Security and think that both these words are same and synonymous. Instead, Information Security is a part of a cybersecurity program that focuses mainly on protecting data from breaches and damage. Career paths involved in information and cyber security.

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2020 Workshop on Economics of Information Security

Schneier on Security

The Workshop on Economics of Information Security will be online this year. Register here.

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What is an Information Security Management System (ISMS)?

Security Boulevard

If you’ve spent any length of time reading about the internationally accepted security framework laid out in ISO 27001, you’ve likely come across the term ISMS or Information Security Management System. Let’s […] The post What is an Information Security Management System (ISMS)?