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Security Awareness

Information security is the practice of protecting information, particularly in its elec-

tronic form, from unauthorised access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification or

destruction.

“Security is the responsibility of everyone” is a widely used phrase in information

technology these days, which reflects both the huge growth of information technology

and the risks associated with it. Thus, the importance of Confidentiality, Integrity, and

Authenticity (CIA) of information is now emphasized by both the public and private

sectors.

Awareness of the threats that may jeopardise CIA is therefore paramount, as the Euro-

pean Network and Information Security Agency points out, ‘Awareness of the risks and

available safeguards is the first line of defense for the security of information systems

and networks.’

By 2020, there will be approximately 200 billion connected devices, which shows the

size of the industry and its importance towards overall growth. Importantly, research

suggests that almost 43% security breaches happen internally, hence the importance

of security awareness. Users play a key role in the prevention of information security

breaches targeting them and their organisations.

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July 2018

DoIT Newsletter

May 28, 2024