Information Assurance and Security (BSIT 4)

Refers to any information, whether recorded in a material form or not, from which the identity of an individual is apparent or can be directly ascertained by the entity holding the information.

Concerns the collection and use of data about individuals

The responsibility of those who collect data to ensure that the data is correct.

Relates to who owns the data.

Relates to the responsibility of those who have data to control who can use that data.

Data protection area that deals with the proper handling of data, with the focus on compliance with data protection regulations.

It focuses on the protection of data from malicious attacks and prevents the exploitation of stolen data

An unauthorized or unintentional disclosure of confidential information.

The stealing of data or confidential information by electronic means, including ransomware and hacking.

A model designed to guide an organization’s policies on information security.