Assessing Your Risks

A key consideration for security is risk and the costs associated with securing information. This is not just about determining the monetary value of the information but equally important is assessing the different types of risks and the value of the information. Ask yourself how much would it cost the organization if the information was destroyed, altered, or stolen.

This is not an easy task; in fact, it is often a daunting one. While monetary values can easily be associated with some types of information, other information may be nearly impossible to assess. The important thing to remember is that it's essential to secure your resources and a balance must be struck between the cost of securing the information with the information's ...

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