Information security versus cybersecurity

Definition:

Information security (also known as infosec) encompasses the protection of information and data against unauthorized access, modification or destruction. This applies regardless of the format of the information, i.e. for both digital and physical information (e.g. paper files).

Objective:

The main objective of information security is to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, availability and authenticity of information. These four aspects are often referred to as CIAA or CIA² protection goals, which mean the following:

• Confidentiality: protection against unauthorized access.
• Integrity: Protection against unauthorized modification or manipulation.
• Availability: Ensuring that information is accessible and usable when required.
• Authenticity: Ensuring the authenticity and trustworthiness of data, systems and identities

Scope:

Information security encompasses all measures and processes that contribute to the protection of information, including organizational, technical and physical security measures. This includes, for example, access controls, encryption, security policies and procedures and training for employees.

Definition:

Cybersecurity (also known as IT security) is an area of information security that focuses specifically on protecting computer systems, networks and digital data from cyber threats and attacks.

Goal:

The main goal of cybersecurity is to protect computer systems and networks from cyberattacks, data theft, malware, phishing, denial-of-service attacks and other threats.

Scope:

Cybersecurity includes technical measures and practices to secure IT infrastructures. This includes firewalls, antivirus software, intrusion detection systems (IDS), encryption, security updates, network monitoring and incident response strategies.

• Information security is a broader term that refers to the protection of all forms of information, whether digital or physical. It refers to all measures necessary to protect information.
• Cybersecurity is a specialized area within information security that focuses solely on protecting digital information, computer systems and networks from cyber threats.

Overall, it can be said that cybersecurity is an important part of information security, but information security also covers other aspects that go beyond the digital realm.