Information Assurance (IA) professionals are charged with protecting the confidentiality, integrity, availability, and delivery of an entity's data. The Encyclopedia of Information Assurance is a comprehensive, fully searchable collection of articles and references that cover the wide range of subjects found within the field. This three-volume set is a timely, reliable resource that presents new methods, techniques, and strategies. The entries and illustrations address every meaningful topic in information assurance including risk management, privacy, legal and regulatory compliance, auditing, and digital forensics. Live links are present throughout the online version, enabling indepth research on any topic covered in the encyclopedia.