Cybersecurity Vs. Information Security: What's the Difference? | UpGuard

## Executive Summary This article contrasts cybersecurity (protecting electronic devices, networks, and against cyberattacks) with information security (protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data), discusses risk-based prioritization of sensitive information, the CIA triad, physical security considerations, and the evolving overlap of roles—concluding with a note that UpGuard offers continuous attack surface and vendor monitoring to help protect sensitive data.