Information Security, 4th Wave
Applications today, information can be viewed as a commodity, like electricity, without which many companies and organizations cannot function. However, in the interconnected world the people live in, information is much more vulnerable than other commodities. While it is highly unlikely that the actions of a disgruntled teenager on another continent affect the electricity supply company, it is easy to envisage that the actions of this youth can stop the system Information from prestigious organizations. It is therefore essential for organizations to ensure continued access to information while protecting their information assets. Many organizations will not do business without access to their information resources.