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# Information Security

Information security refers to the protection of data and information against unauthorized access, loss, or manipulation. This involves not only IT systems but also organizational and physical measures.

The goal is to ensure three key protection objectives (CIA-Triad):

- **Confidentiality:** Information is accessible only to authorized individuals
- **Integrity:** Data remains accurate and unchanged
- **Availability:** Informationen sind bei Bedarf zugänglich 

Companies systematically implement information security through an [ISMS](https://bitergo.com/en/glossary/isms) (Information Security Management System) and often follow standards such as[ISO 27001](https://bitergo.com/en/glossary/iso-27001).

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