Security of Data and Information Issues

 Possible issues that can arise from information systems are:

 Virus Attacks  - infects software programs with undesired results

 Hackers  - people with extensive technical knowledge aim to get around security mechanisms

 Theft-  unauthorized copying of data

 Unauthorized access by past and present employees  - may view and use private information inappropriately

 Hardware faults  - failure of hardware may result in loss of data

 Software faults  - errors can cause corruption to data