information assurance

noun

The practice of assuring information and managing risks related to the use, processing, storage, and transmission of information or data and the systems and processes used for those purposes.

Meanings

nouninformation assurance (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe practice of assuring information and managing risks related to the use, processing, storage, and transmission of information or data and the systems and processes used for those purposes.
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APA

information assurance. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/information%20assurance

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“information assurance.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/information%20assurance. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

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