IT security, also known as information security and InfoSec, refers to a set of security strategies and practices that work together to ensure data protection, and prevent unauthorized access or alterations to the data stored in an information system.

From malicious software to critical infrastructure cyber-attacks, threats to IT security have been increasing in number, depth, and diversity over the last few years, with extensive damage to business data and systems.

That’s why tech companies worldwide are elevating data privacy and security standards by onboarding a Chief Security Officer, Ethical Hackers, and IT Security Engineers to their teams.

Find out from this section’s articles why IT security is so important, what cybersecurity strategies and trends to follow, and how security consulting works.