Question

What is the defining difference between computer security and information security? Please provide your answer in 2-3 paragraphs.

Answer 1

The difference between computer security and information security is as follows:

Computer security means protecting a computer or a stand alone machine by keeping it updated and patched.Computer security is also known as cyber security which deals with the protection of systems from theft or damage to the hardware.It consists of controlling the physical access to the hardware and also includes the security from any network access or any any malpractice by the network providers.Computer security can be developed by keeping the below things in mind:Integrity,Availability,Authentication and Confidentiality.In general we all know that computer consists of a hardware,software and firmware.

Information security deals with the protection of information from unauthorized users or from any hacking sources.It is nothing but data security which is to be protected from any threat.It is providing security and preventing the information from disruption,unauthorised access etc.It handles risk management.Good cryptography techniques can be employed for information security and digital signatures also be employed for information security.