Two major goals of organizations are security and consistency. Security is a huge part of any organization because it is important to protect the information and resources that are being stored from the threat of hackers or accidents. Security measures such as anti-malware, software policy controls, and company policies that educate users must be put in place to protect against attacks from hackers (like viruses or phishing) and from accidents (such as employees accidentally deleting or sharing sensitive information).

An organization’s goal of consistency means that the company wants to continue to keep a good stock of their resources, and they want their resources to work consistently when used or accessed. For example, to protect against the threat of using incorrect equipment or parts, everything that is purchased (such as a new network device component) must be bought from a trusted manufacturer. Additionally, everything must be configured correctly to ensure it is being used properly.