Information Security vs. Cybersecurity: What's the Difference? - Minneapolis Cloud Services and Managed Service Provider Verus Corporation

Information Security vs. Cybersecurity: What’s the Difference?

Posted July 24, 2018

In Cloud Services, Cloud Solutions, IT Solutions, Managed IT Service Providers, Managed IT Services, Managed Network Services, Watchguard

Oftentimes, the terms “information security” and “cybersecurity” are thought to be one and the same. After all, they both pertain to keeping something within your company safe. While it’s true that both terms are deeply intertwined, there are a few distinct differences in information security vs. cybersecurity.

Information Security

Information security is the act of protecting your data. When you think about your information security protocol, you have to keep in mind the level of confidentiality, maintaining the integrity of the data, and who can access the data.

That being said, information security isn’t necessarily always electronic. While it is true that most information security involves electronic filing and password protection of data, that’s not always the case. Your physical information security policy could involve keeping your filing cabinets under lock and key or storing files in a remote location, away from everyday access.

Cybersecurity

Have you ever heard this adage? “Not all rectangles are squares, but all square are rectangles.” That’s one way you could think about information security vs. cybersecurity. Not all information security involves cybersecurity, but all cybersecurity is about information security. It’s about keeping your electronic information secure.

In both cases, the biggest concern for both the company and the security service provider is keeping your data safe. That’s why your security service provider should offer a comprehensive package that addresses all existing threats to your cybersecurity. That includes antivirus programs that prevent Trojans, malware, and ransomware from infecting your computer. It should also monitor for network vulnerabilities, that could allow remote access to your data.

Why Verus?

Verus has been committed to IT security since the first day we opened our doors. Verus takes a holistic approach to security, as evidenced by strong partnerships with vendors in the Next Gen Firewall market, including Platinum Partner status in the WatchGuard One Partner Program, and being the first Cisco Select partner in the nation; as well as partnerships in the antivirus and multi-factor authentication market.

Find out more about what Verus can do to keep you and your data safe.

Kevin Willette

Kevin Willette is Partner / CEO of Verus Corp. His focus is ensuring complete customer satisfaction and providing as much or as little support as is needed for the individual client. Kevin knows that plenty of places do IT services, but what sets Verus Corp apart is the local feeling and the commitment to doing things right the first time. He has always wanted to be a business owner because it affords him the opportunity to offer a service that was better than anything clients had seen before. His true goal is to help customers make their businesses better by removing potential IT barriers. Kevin served as chair for Habitat for Humanity during his time at Minnesota State University, Mankato. He has also served on the WatchGuard Advisory Council since 2016. Kevin’s work with Verus Corp has helped them achieve awards as the WatchGuard Partner of the Year and Cisco Select Partner. Kevin graduated from Minnesota State in 2000 with a major in Business Marketing and minors in Business Administration and Music.