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    Information security is important in technology to prevent attacks that can destroy or steal information. In the 1960s, organizations began protecting computers but security issues included unauthorized access. The 1970s are considered the birth of information security as identity theft became a main reason for attacks in the 1990s. There are 4 actions to manage risk: reduce, accept, transfer, or avoid it. Additionally, there are 4 cryptologic components of information assurance: confidentiality, integrity, authenticity, and non-repudiation.

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    Information security is important in technology to prevent attacks that can destroy or steal information. In the 1960s, organizations began protecting computers but security issues included unauthorized access. The 1970s are considered the birth of information security as identity theft became a main reason for attacks in the 1990s. There are 4 actions to manage risk: reduce, accept, transfer, or avoid it. Additionally, there are 4 cryptologic components of information assurance: confidentiality, integrity, authenticity, and non-repudiation.

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    Information security is important in technology to prevent attacks that can destroy or steal information. In the 1960s, organizations began protecting computers but security issues included unauthorized access. The 1970s are considered the birth of information security as identity theft became a main reason for attacks in the 1990s. There are 4 actions to manage risk: reduce, accept, transfer, or avoid it. Additionally, there are 4 cryptologic components of information assurance: confidentiality, integrity, authenticity, and non-repudiation.

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    Information Security - It is a very important in the field of technology to prevent possible attacks

    that can destroy or steal the information.

    1960s - organizations start to protect their computers where the most serious
    security issues were at the points of entry and anyone with basic computer skills may break
    into a facility and gain access to sensitive information

    1970s - considered as the genuine birth year of Information Security

    Identity theft - mainly reason for attacks during 1990s

    Actions to be conducted when managing a risk:


    1. Reduce the risk - This risk management action identifies and applies fixes to counter the
    risk like setting up a firewall, establishing local and backup locations, and purchasing
    water leak detection systems for a data center.
    2. Accept the risk
    3. Transfer the risk
    4. Avoid the risk - This risk management action happens when you deny the existence or
    potential impact of a risk, which is not recommended as it can lead to irreversible
    consequences.

    4 cryptologic components of information assurance:


    1. Confidentiality
    2. Integrity
    3. Authenticity
    4. Non-repudiation

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