Discuss the importance of security and what elements need to be addressed with concern to security. Solution Importance of security and elements needed to be addressed: 1. To improve efficiency of the system 2. To improve integrity of the product or information. 3. Information gets protected. There is no threat to your system from any third party. Elements: 1. Confidentiality 2. Possession 3. Integrity 4. Authenticity 5. Availability 6. Utility.