Information Security vs Information Assurance

This lesson introduces you to the fundamentals of information security. You'll learn what information security is, the difference between information security and information assurance, as well as the fundamentals of information security.

Learning Objectives

• Get a foundational understanding of information security
• Understand the difference between information security and information assurance
• Learn the fundamentals of information security

Intended Audience

This lesson is intended for anyone who wants to improve their knowledge of risk management in an information security context.

Prerequisites

We recommend taking this lesson as part of the IT Security Fundamentals course.