What is an information asset?
Information is defined as a something which has the power to inform or provides meaning to the receiver.
An information asset is something which has the power to inform and also provides a value to an organization. An information asset that has value needs to be protected with information security controls.
Information can exist in “any form” including:
- Electronic – email, data stored, websites, software code, etc.
- Physical – paper files, photos, USB drive, etc.
- Verbal – phone conversations, in-person conversations, meetings, etc.
- Knowledge – employee knowledge including in their heads (not physical)
- Other?
