Computer Security and Information Security are similar concepts, but focus on different areas. Computer Security focuses on the protection of the hardware, software, and other important parts from various threats and possible damage. A general example would be protecting the system from things like viruses and malware with software programs like Norton and McAfee.

Information Security focuses on protecting a person’s personal data and the data of a system. One of the most important models to use in regards to information security is the C.I.A. triad. Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability are the most important aspects of information security as they deal with securing the data, guarding the data, and making the data readily accessible to those with proper authorization.