{"id":33790,"date":"2022-01-21T13:32:52","date_gmt":"2022-01-21T02:32:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.institutedata.com\/?p=33790"},"modified":"2022-02-02T15:33:28","modified_gmt":"2022-02-02T04:33:28","slug":"cyber-security-vs-information-security-what-is-the-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.institutedata.com\/sg\/blog\/cyber-security-vs-information-security-what-is-the-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"Cyber Security Vs. Information Security: What is the difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cyber security<\/span> and <\/span>information security<\/span> are often used interchangeably. Though <\/span>cyber security<\/span> and information security<\/span> have many things in common, there are a few important <\/span>differences between<\/span> the two that need to be defined.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this blog, we will be exploring the key <\/span>differences<\/span> and <\/span>similarities between<\/span> the two and understanding the <\/span>career<\/span> and <\/span>job prospects<\/span> under each in detail.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Defining Cyber Security and Information Security<\/b><\/h2>\n

Let\u2019s get started by defining the two terms individually:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is <\/b>Cyber Security<\/b>?<\/b><\/h3>\n

Cyber Security<\/span> relates to the protection of data that is available in electronic form, that is; computers, networks, mobile devices, servers, etc. from being attacked by <\/span>cybercriminals<\/span>. <\/span>Cyber security<\/span> typically entails the identification of critical confidential data, where it is located, the risk it is exposed to and <\/span>the tools and technologies<\/span> that need to be implemented to protect it from further attacks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is <\/b>Information Security<\/b>?<\/b><\/h3>\n

Information security<\/span> is synonymous with the word data <\/span>security.<\/span> As an <\/span>Information Security<\/span> specialist, you will be responsible for maintaining confidentiality, integrity and availability of the data. In today\u2019s modern business world, most of this data is stored in electronic devices such as desktops, servers, laptops or on the internet. It is a broader field than <\/span>cyber security<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2. What are the key differences between cyber security and information security?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Now that we have what an <\/span>information security<\/span> and a <\/span>cyber security professional<\/span> does, let\u2019s now explore the key <\/span>differences between<\/span> these two job roles:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. <\/b>Information security<\/span> deals with protecting the information\/data from getting into the hands of unauthorised users or modified or removed from the system in order to maintain confidentiality, integrity and availability of data. <\/span>Cyber security<\/span> deals in protecting data that is from outside the resource on the internet.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. <\/b> Information security<\/span> is the practice of protecting information irrespective of the realm. Whereas, <\/span>cyber security<\/span> is the practice of protecting anything in the field of cyber such as social media accounts, personal information.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. <\/b> Information security<\/span> protects the data from any kind of threat. While <\/span>cyber security<\/span> deals in protecting the use of cyberspace from potential <\/span>cyber-attacks<\/span> only.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. <\/b> Information security professionals<\/span> focus on prioritising the resources before dealing with any form of threat. On the other hand, <\/span>cyber security professionals<\/span> deal with ongoing and advanced threats.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    3. Do cybersecurity and information security have overlapping skills?<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Yes, there is a strong connection between <\/span>information security<\/span> and <\/span>cyber security<\/span>. Both <\/span>information security<\/span> and cyber security<\/span> share a <\/span>physical security component<\/span><\/i>. Irrespective of where the data is stored (either digitally or physically), it is important to ensure that physical access control is implemented in the right manner in order to avoid unauthorised access by intruders.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Secondly, both <\/span>information security and cyber security<\/span> consider the <\/span>value of data<\/span><\/i>. The main responsibility of an <\/span>information security professional<\/span> is to ensure the safety of the company\u2019s data from being illegally accessed in any manner by unauthorised users. Whereas, <\/span>Cyber security professionals<\/span> have to safeguard the company\u2019s data from illegal digital access. Both these practices consider data to be of utmost importance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Both these professionals need to determine what data is critical to the company and what is not. This will help them focus on implementing the correct cyber risk management and monitoring actions on the data. In certain situations, an <\/span>information security professional<\/span> would assist a <\/span>cyber security professional<\/span> to prioritise which data needs to be protected ad then the <\/span>cyber professional<\/span> would ascertain the best course of action.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    4. Understanding the type of job roles in cyber security and information security<\/b><\/h2>\n

    With cyber breaches becoming a common occurrence, organisations across the globe are constantly under the pressure to outgun the threats from <\/span>cybercriminals<\/span> to protect essential information from being destroyed or manipulated. This is a problem that is widespread across different sectors of industry and not restricted to the private sector alone. Government agencies see themselves defending persistent cyber invasions from both international and national threats. Therefore, indicating a higher demand for professionals in <\/span>both information security and cyber security<\/span> space to join these organisations and help in protecting the companies from current and future threats.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Below is a list of <\/span>job<\/span> roles you could apply for once a trained <\/span>cyber security or information security professional:<\/span><\/p>\n

    Cyber Security<\/span> Job Titles:<\/span><\/p>\n