information security

American  

[in-fer-mey-shuhn si-kyoor-i-tee] / ˌɪn fərˈmeɪ ʃən sɪˈkyʊər 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

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Etymology

Origin of information security

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

“We will significantly enhance our information security to prevent recurrences and will do everything we can do to recover trust,” it said.

From The Wall Street Journal

"We are making every effort to achieve full system restoration as quickly as possible, while implementing measures to prevent recurrence and strengthening information security across the group."

From BBC

He has worked in information security for several companies, according to his profile.

From The Wall Street Journal

“What was once thought of as simply a physical crime has now become a complex mix of internet access and physical execution,” said Randolph Barr, chief information security officer at cybersecurity firm Cequence Security.

From The Wall Street Journal

IMC uses multifactor authentication and advanced endpoint protection, among other security tools, to guard access to its systems and data, Chief Information Security Officer David Ulloa said.

From The Wall Street Journal