Assuring Information by State2 Security

What is Information Assurance

Information Assurance (IA) is a comprehensive process of managing and protecting information, and information systems to ensure their confidentiality, integrity, availability, or authenticity.

Assuring Information involves risk assessment, establishing governance, applying security controls, and providing training to safeguard data, systems, and intellectual property, ensuring information is reliable, trustworthy, and only accessible to authorised users.

Benefits of IA

Risk Management:

Helps organisations identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to information security. 

Business Operations:

By ensuring the reliable and secure use of information, IA supports business processes and goals. 

Regulatory Compliance:

IA frameworks help organisations meet data protection laws and regulations, like the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR.

Trust and Reputation:

Protecting sensitive data maintains customer trust and safeguards an organisation's reputation, reducing financial risks from data breaches.