Key Business and IT Concepts

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An independent and unbiased inspection and review to evaluate the safety, integrity and accuracy of information, systems, processes, procedures and protocols.

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Audit

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The protection of networks, devices, and data from unauthorized access or criminal use, and the practice of ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information.

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Cyber Security

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The accuracy and validity of data over its lifecycle.

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Data Integrity

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A business function that involves people, processes, and systems that collect, organize, store and secure relevant data and information, and makes it accessible and useful for making informed decisions.

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Information Management ("IM")

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Anything of value that is not physical in nature.

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Intangible Asset

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Anything that is created from the mind or intellect, like inventions, ideas, or methods.

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Intellectual Property ("IP")

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A computerized system that supports and enables the Information Management business function.

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Management Information System ("MIS")

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Identifying, understanding and predicting circumstances or events that might have negative consequences, and taking proactive measures to avoid these risks and effectively combat them if/when they occur.

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Risk Management

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A practice or process not generally known outside of the company that owns it, and that has economic value.

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