### Question
How is the "information security" defined?


### Answer
The term **information security** is defined in *17 U.S.C. § 1202* as follows -

> activities carried out in order to identify and address the vulnerabilities of a government computer, computer system, or computer network

#### Citation:
  - *17 U.S.C. § 1202*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-COPYRIGHT PROTECTION AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS**

