Boston Univ. Online, Information Security Graduate Certificate

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In general, information security means protecting information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. Information security is important in today's world because almost all organizations, including government agencies, hospitals, insurance companies, and private businesses, store various kinds of information about their employees and customers. If any business-related information is confidential, the security of that data becomes crucial. For example, if critical business data (e.g., credit card numbers) is leaked to competitors or hackers, it could lead to loss of business, lawsuits, and even bankruptcy.