Information Security
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Definitions
European Definitions
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National Definitions
Germany
IT security is the condition in which availability, integrity and confidentiality of information and Information Technology are ensured by appropriate safeguards [1].
Jamaica
Information security is the protection of information and information systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. [2]
Note: The terms information security, computer security and information assurance are understood for these purposes as being interchangeable.
Netherlands
Informatiebeveiliging is het behouden van de vertrouwelijkheid, integriteit en beschikbaarheid van informatie. [3]
- Integriteit is de eigenschap dat de nauwkeurigheid en volledigheid van bedrijfsmiddelen wordt beveiligd.
- Vertrouwelijkheid is de eigenschap dat informatie niet beschikbaar wordt gesteld of wordt ontsloten aan onbevoegde personen, entiteiten of processen.
- Beschikbaarheid is het kenmerk dat iets toegankelijk en bruikbaar is op verzoek van een bevoegde entiteit.
Standard Definition
ISO/IEC 27000:2014
Preservation of confidentiality, integrity and availability of information [4]. In addition, other properties, such as authenticity, accountability, non-repudiation, and reliability can also be involved.
Notes
- ↑ Unpublished working glossary of UP KRITIS and BSI, 2014
- ↑ Jamaica's National Cyber Security Strategy
- ↑ NEN-ISO/IEC-27001 en 27002
- ↑ ISO/IEC 27000:2014, Information technology -- Security techniques -- Information security management systems -- Overview and vocabulary
