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


### Answer
The definition of **information security** is as follows in *44 U.S.C. § 3532*:

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


(A) integrity, which means guarding against improper information modification or destruction, and includes ensuring information nonrepudiation and authenticity

#### Citation:
  - *44 U.S.C. § 3532*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 35-COORDINATION OF FEDERAL INFORMATION POLICY > SUBCHAPTER II-INFORMATION SECURITY**

