The term computer security are broadly classified into two major types Cyber security and Information security,
Cyber Security: The process of protecting physical assets [Servers, Computers, Network device, etc.]
Information Security: The process of protecting information assets in an Server/Computer.
What is Data ?
Data is collection of un-processed RAW facts, it can be in multiple forms like text, number images, graphs or even symbols. hence data doesn't contain any worth until int transferred into an information,
What is Information ?
Information are set of processed data, its an combination of analyzing and interpreting pieces of RAW data presented in a meaningful context
Information security
The process or an technique to protect/safeguard any form of informational assets such as Excel sheet, word documents even an printed paper which contain sensitive information, these need to be restricted against un-authorized user.
The information assets are been considered as most valuable assets to an organizations.
Threat for information
list of common information threats
Theft
Tampering
snooping
sabotage
Local device access
Information security principles
A fundamental law which clearly explain how the information assets need to be secured, It broadly classified into three major types
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
Conclusion
The term computer security are broadly classified into two major types Cyber security and Information security, The information assets are been considered as most valuable assets to an organizations, due to its sensitivities it need to safeguard or protected against information threats such as [theft, tampering, snooping, sabotage, Local device access], it can be achieved by implementing/following Information security principles.