Information Security Management Principles

In today's technology-driven environment there is an ever-increasing demand for information delivery. A compromise has to be struck between security and availability. This book is a pragmatic guide to information assurance for both business professionals and technical experts.Written in an acce...

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Main Authors: Green, Jeremy (Author), Taylor, Andy (Author), Alexander, David (Author), Finch, Amanda (Author), Sutton, David (Author)
Corporate Author: Knovel (Firm)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Swindon BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT ©2024
Edition:4th.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:In today's technology-driven environment there is an ever-increasing demand for information delivery. A compromise has to be struck between security and availability. This book is a pragmatic guide to information assurance for both business professionals and technical experts.Written in an accessible manner, Information Security Management Principles provides practical guidance and actionable steps to better prepare your workplace and your home alike, and keep your information secure. This book is a primer for those new to the subject as well as a guide for more experienced practitioners. It explains the fundamentals of information security, how to shape good organisational security practice, and how to recover effectively should the worst happen. This fourth edition has been updated to reflect the latest threats and vulnerabilities in the IT security landscape, and updates to standards, good practice guides and legislation. It also includes updates to the BCS Certification in Information Security Management Principles, which this book supports.A valuable guide to both current professionals at all levels and those wishing to embark on an information security careerOffers practical guidance and actionable steps for individuals and businesses to protect themselvesHighly accessible and terminology is clearly explained and supported with current, real-world examples.
Item Description:"BCS Learning & Development Limited"
Chapter 1: Information Security PrinciplesChapter 2: Information RiskChapter 3: Information Security FrameworkChapter 4: Security LifecyclesChapter 5: Procedural and People Security ControlsChapter 6: Technical Security ControlsChapter 7: Physical and Environmental SecurityChapter 8: Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity ManagementChapter 9: Other Technical Aspects
Physical Description:1 online resource (294 pages) illustrations
ISBN:1780176945
9781780176949