the practice of verifying that an organization's information systems and data are protected, reliable, and secure by ensuring they meet security policies and goals, including the five pillars of availability, integrity, authentication.
the confidence-building process that ensures a system or software functions as intended and is free from vulnerabilities, both intentional and unintentional, throughout its entire lifecycle.
the ongoing process of ensuring a system's security posture remains effective throughout its operational life by verifying that security requirements are met and that established practices are continuously updated to defend against evolving threats.
the processes and measures an organization employs to ensure adherence to laws, regulations, internal policies, and contractual obligations, providing confidence that these standards are being met effectively.
the process of evaluating, managing, and verifying the security of cloud environments, data, and applications to ensure they meet established security standards and provide trustworthy evidence of their trustworthiness.
the process of ensuring and validating that an organization's physical security measures and systems effectively protect people, property, information, and assets from threats like theft, vandalism, and natural disasters.