Question I

Information Security determines as the process of protecting information and information assets, to preserving confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information (ISO17799, 2004). It is a major issue for businesses, their clients and the public. From 1997 to 2001, U.S. organizations spent over $2.5 trillion on information technology, nearly double the amount than the previous five years.

Write a report on Information security to be raised to your manager, in no more than 1000 words, you should cover the following issues:

What is Information security.

The goal of information securitymanagement

Describe the risksand attacks related to information security and systems integrity.

Distinguish between the concepts of encryption and authentication.

Common computer frauds.

(Credit will be given to the answers that include examples from practice. You may rely on your research or / and work experience to support your answers).