### Question
What is the definition of information security?


### Answer
The definition of **information security** is as follows in *38 U.S.C. § 5727*:

> protecting information and information systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction in order to provide integrity, confidentiality, and availability

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 5727*
  - Heading: **PART IV-GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS > CHAPTER 57-RECORDS AND INVESTIGATIONS > SUBCHAPTER III-INFORMATION SECURITY**

