Information Security & Systems Engineering
Information security and systems engineering are closely related disciplines that are concerned with the design, development, and maintenance of secure information systems and networks.
Information security focuses on the protection of information and information systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. This includes activities such as risk assessment, the implementation of security controls, and the development of incident response plans.
Systems engineering, on the other hand, focuses on the design and development of complex systems and the processes that are used to manage them. This includes activities such as the identification of system requirements, the development of system architecture and design, and the testing and validation of systems.
In practice, information security and systems engineering often overlap, as the design and development of secure systems requires a deep understanding of both technical and security-related considerations. For example, systems engineers may be involved in the development of secure software and hardware systems, while information security professionals may be involved in the design and implementation of security controls to protect these systems.
Overall, the goal of both information security and systems engineering is to ensure the integrity, availability, and confidentiality of information systems and networks.