Security Concepts

A deep understanding of security concepts is essential for protecting information. Key principles include:

• Threats: Potential causes of unwanted incidents that can harm an organization.
• Vulnerabilities: Weak points in a system that can be exploited by threats.
• Risk: The probability and impact of a threat exploiting a vulnerability.
• Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA): The foundational principles of data security.
• Governance and Policies: Frameworks such as ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials that guide best practices.

Mastery of these concepts is key to developing strategies that mitigate risks and secure information assets.