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DEFINITION - In information technology, security is the protection of information assets through the use of technology, processes, and training.

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The New School of Information Security: With this chapter excerpt from "The New School of Information Security," learn why the use and abuse of security language calls for a fresh and innovative way of thinking.
Security Metrics: Replacing Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt: In this chapter excerpt from "Security Metrics: Replacing Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt," author Andrew Jaquith reveals ways to present security data in a clean and elegant manner.
Information Security Decisions Session Downloads: Session Downloads from Information Security Decisions 2006 Conference.
Information Security Governance Guide: This guide provides an introduction to what information security governance and a security program are, and examines how to deploy security policies within any environment.
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