Write 300-500 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, an

Write 300-500 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

Information security is designed to protect personal information. Information security focuses on processing, transmitting, or storing sensitive information in a secure manner. Information security has become more relevant for multiple organizations and individuals, as digital data is more prevalent. Protecting your data should be a priority for everyone to prevent a breach in the digital age. 

Read the following case study: 

Public CIO. (2015). Security will get harder — and even more important. Public CIO Special Report. Public CIO, 13(4), SR18-SR21.

Explain why information security is more important today than it was in the past. What measures are taken to secure data and prevent breaches?

Note: Use APA style and 2 scholarly references.