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information security

American  
[in-fer-may-shuhn si-kyoor-i-tee] / ˌɪn fərˈmeɪ ʃən sɪˈkjʊər ɪ ti /

noun

  1. the design and implementation of protocols used to guard against unauthorized access to, modification of, or destruction of confidential data, whether in digital or nondigital format. IS


Etymology

Origin of information security

First recorded in 1945–50


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“ETS maintains a comprehensive information security program that is regularly assessed by third parties,” said Christine Betaneli.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026

This could contribute to faster optical communications, improved information security, and future quantum networks.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2026

“This is a bigger problem because of the sheer numbers,” said Noopur Davis, Comcast’s head of information security.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026

He has applied to more than 1,200 jobs since being let go from his role as an information security analyst for a government contractor in October.

From BBC ● Feb. 12, 2026

Our next speaker is Ted Hammacher, a recognized expert on the subject of computer and information security.

From Terminal Compromise: computer terrorism: when privacy and freedom are the victims: a novel by Winn Schwartau

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