In order to effectively and efficiently achieve its business objectives, HP must ensure that information used in conducting HP'* business is managed such that:
• any disclosure of company information is authorized (Confidentiality),
• any modification or deletion of company information is authorized (Integrity), and
• information is accessible when needed in supporting business operations (Availability).

The mission of HP’* Information Security program is to protect HP information from unauthorized modification, disclosure, destruction, or unavailability.
To accomplish this, HP has established policies, standards and guidelines to ensure that company information assets are protected at HP.