information security

American  

[in-fer-mey-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

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Etymology

Origin of information security

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

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information security

It's understood the government have an established process to manage information security following the theft of government work devices, but the government said they would not comment on security matters.

From BBC ● Mar. 25, 2026

New start-ups without any legacy baggage can entirely rethink information security in an agent-first world, and possibly leapfrog industry mainstays.

From Barron's ● Jan. 22, 2026

“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 ● Dec. 16, 2025

And Cybernews information security researcher Aras Nazarovas told the BBC people in the UK "can and do" use VPNs.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2025

It is impossible for the Government to deny that we have failed miserably in our information security and privacy implementation.

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