Download or read book Information Security Handbook A Guide for Managers Recommendations of the National Institute of Standards and Technology written by Pauline Bowen and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2012-03-10 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Information Security Handbook provides a broad overview of information security program elements to assist managers in understanding how to establish and implement an information security program. Typically, the organization looks to the program for overall responsibility to ensure the selection and implementation of appropriate security controls and to demonstrate the effectiveness of satisfying their stated security requirements. The topics within this document were selected based on the laws and regulations relevant to information security, including the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996, the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) of 2002, and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-130. The material in this handbook can be referenced for general information on a particular topic or can be used in the decision-making process for developing an information security program. The purpose of this publication is to inform members of the information security management team about various aspects of information security that they will be expected to implement and oversee in their respective organizations. In addition, the handbook provides guidance for facilitating a more consistent approach to information security programs across the federal government. Even though the terminology in this document is geared toward the federal sector, the handbook can also be used to provide guidance on a variety of other governmental, organizational, or institutional security requirements. The intended audience includes agency heads, CIOs, SAISOs (also commonly referred to as CISOs), and security managers. The handbook provides information that the audience can use in building their information security program strategy. While there are differences between federal and private sector environments, especially in terms of priorities and legal requirements, the underlying principles of information security are the same. The handbook is therefore useful to any manager who requires a broad overview of information security practices.

Download or read book NIST SP 800 100 Information Security Handbook written by Nist and published by . This book was released on 2012-02-22 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NIST Special Publication 800-100, "Information Security Handbook: A Guide for Managers". It is a set of recommendations of the National Institute of Standards and Technology on how to manage information security in your company. It is written for managers. It is freely available online in PDF. This is a hard printed copy. If you are not sure if this is what you want please see the PDF copy online first before buying. IT covers the following topics:Information Security Governance System Development LifecycleAwareness TrainingSecurity PlanningPerformance MeasuresInformation Technology Contingency PlanningRisk ManagementCertification, Accreditation and Security Assessment Incident ResponseConfiguration ManagementIf you want to get detailed document on what information security is and how to manage your information security program then you should get this NIST report. Thanks to the US Government, this NIST documents is not subject to copyright, which means you can do anything you want with it. Disclaimer This hardcopy is not published by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the US Government or US Department of Commerce. The publication of this document should not in any way imply any relationship or affiliation to the above named organizations and Government.

Download or read book Nist Special Publication 800 100 written by U.s. Department of Commerce and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-01-31 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This document has been developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in furtherance of its statutory responsibilities under the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) of 2002, Public Law 107-347.

Download or read book Computer and Information Security Handbook written by John R. Vacca and published by Morgan Kaufmann. This book was released on 2009-05-04 with total page 877 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents information on how to analyze risks to your networks and the steps needed to select and deploy the appropriate countermeasures to reduce your exposure to physical and network threats. Also imparts the skills and knowledge needed to identify and counter some fundamental security risks and requirements, including Internet security threats and measures (audit trails IP sniffing/spoofing etc.) and how to implement security policies and procedures. In addition, this book covers security and network design with respect to particular vulnerabilities and threats. It also covers risk assessment and mitigation and auditing and testing of security systems as well as application standards and technologies required to build secure VPNs, configure client software and server operating systems, IPsec-enabled routers, firewalls and SSL clients. This comprehensive book will provide essential knowledge and skills needed to select, design and deploy a public key infrastructure (PKI) to secure existing and future applications. * Chapters contributed by leaders in the field cover theory and practice of computer security technology, allowing the reader to develop a new level of technical expertise* Comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of security issues facilitates learning and allows the reader to remain current and fully informed from multiple viewpoints* Presents methods of analysis and problem-solving techniques, enhancing the reader's grasp of the material and ability to implement practical solutions

Download or read book Managing Information Security written by Albert Caballero and published by Elsevier Inc. Chapters. This book was released on 2013-08-21 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Information security involves the protection of organizational assets from the disruption of business operations, modification of sensitive data, or disclosure of proprietary information. The protection of this data is usually described as maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) of the organization’s assets, operations, and information. As identified throughout this chapter, security goes beyond technical controls and encompasses people, technology, policy, and operations in a way that few other business objectives do.

Download or read book Managing Information Security written by John R. Vacca and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2013-08-21 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Managing Information Security offers focused coverage of how to protect mission critical systems, and how to deploy security management systems, IT security, ID management, intrusion detection and prevention systems, computer forensics, network forensics, firewalls, penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and more. It offers in-depth coverage of the current technology and practice as it relates to information security management solutions. Individual chapters are authored by leading experts in the field and address the immediate and long-term challenges in the authors’ respective areas of expertise. Chapters contributed by leaders in the field covering foundational and practical aspects of information security management, allowing the reader to develop a new level of technical expertise found nowhere else Comprehensive coverage by leading experts allows the reader to put current technologies to work Presents methods of analysis and problem solving techniques, enhancing the reader’s grasp of the material and ability to implement practical solutions

Download or read book FISMA and the Risk Management Framework written by Daniel R. Philpott and published by Newnes. This book was released on 2012-12-31 with total page 585 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FISMA and the Risk Management Framework: The New Practice of Federal Cyber Security deals with the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), a law that provides the framework for securing information systems and managing risk associated with information resources in federal government agencies. Comprised of 17 chapters, the book explains the FISMA legislation and its provisions, strengths and limitations, as well as the expectations and obligations of federal agencies subject to FISMA. It also discusses the processes and activities necessary to implement effective information security management following the passage of FISMA, and it describes the National Institute of Standards and Technology's Risk Management Framework. The book looks at how information assurance, risk management, and information systems security is practiced in federal government agencies; the three primary documents that make up the security authorization package: system security plan, security assessment report, and plan of action and milestones; and federal information security-management requirements and initiatives not explicitly covered by FISMA. This book will be helpful to security officers, risk managers, system owners, IT managers, contractors, consultants, service providers, and others involved in securing, managing, or overseeing federal information systems, as well as the mission functions and business processes supported by those systems. Learn how to build a robust, near real-time risk management system and comply with FISMA Discover the changes to FISMA compliance and beyond Gain your systems the authorization they need

Download or read book Secure ICT Service Provisioning for Cloud Mobile and Beyond written by Eberhard Faber and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-13 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book introduces a reference architecture that enhances the security of services offered in the information and communication technology (ICT) market. It enables customers to compare offerings and to assess risks when using third-party ICT services including cloud computing and mobile services. Service providers are given a comprehensive blueprint for security implementation and maintenance covering service portfolio management, bid phases and realization projects as well as service delivery management. The architecture is completely modular and hierarchical. It contains a security taxonomy organizing all aspects of modern industrialized ICT production. The book also describes a wealth of security measures derived from real-world challenges in ICT production and service management.

Download or read book Secure ICT Service Provisioning for Cloud Mobile and Beyond written by Eberhard von Faber and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-03-13 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes new methods and measures which enable ICT service providers and large IT departments to provide secure ICT services in an industrialized IT production environment characterized by rigorous specialization, standardization and division of labor along the complete supply chain. This book is also for suppliers playing their role in this industry. Even more important, user organizations are given deep insight in secure IT production which allows them to make the best out of cloud, mobile and beyond. This book presents a new organization and classification scheme being thoroughly modular and hierarchical. It contains a security taxonomy that organizes all aspects of modern industrialized IT production. The approach takes operational requirements into account and focuses on user requirements, thus facing the reality in the market economy. Despite cost pressure, providers must ensure security by exploiting economies of scale to raise the efficiency also with respect to security. Furthermore, this book describes a wealth of security measures derived from real-world challenges in IT production and IT service management.

Download or read book Cybersecurity Risk Management written by Cynthia Brumfield and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-12-09 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cybersecurity Risk Management In Cybersecurity Risk Management: Mastering the Fundamentals Using the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, veteran technology analyst Cynthia Brumfield, with contributions from cybersecurity expert Brian Haugli, delivers a straightforward and up-to-date exploration of the fundamentals of cybersecurity risk planning and management. The book offers readers easy-to-understand overviews of cybersecurity risk management principles, user, and network infrastructure planning, as well as the tools and techniques for detecting cyberattacks. The book also provides a roadmap to the development of a continuity of operations plan in the event of a cyberattack. With incisive insights into the Framework for Improving Cybersecurity of Critical Infrastructure produced by the United States National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Cybersecurity Risk Management presents the gold standard in practical guidance for the implementation of risk management best practices. Filled with clear and easy-to-follow advice, this book also offers readers: A concise introduction to the principles of cybersecurity risk management and the steps necessary to manage digital risk to systems, assets, data, and capabilities A valuable exploration of modern tools that can improve an organization’s network infrastructure protection A practical discussion of the challenges involved in detecting and responding to a cyberattack and the importance of continuous security monitoring A helpful examination of the recovery from cybersecurity incidents Perfect for undergraduate and graduate students studying cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Risk Management is also an ideal resource for IT professionals working in private sector and government organizations worldwide who are considering implementing, or who may be required to implement, the NIST Framework at their organization.

Download or read book Implementing Cybersecurity written by Anne Kohnke and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-03-16 with total page 509 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book provides the complete strategic understanding requisite to allow a person to create and use the RMF process recommendations for risk management. This will be the case both for applications of the RMF in corporate training situations, as well as for any individual who wants to obtain specialized knowledge in organizational risk management. It is an all-purpose roadmap of sorts aimed at the practical understanding and implementation of the risk management process as a standard entity. It will enable an "application" of the risk management process as well as the fundamental elements of control formulation within an applied context.

Download or read book Guide to General Server Security written by Karen Scarfone and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2009-05 with total page 53 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Servers are frequently targeted by attackers because of the value of their data and services. For example, a server might contain personally identifiable info. that could be used to perform identity theft. This document is intended to assist organizations in installing, configuring, and maintaining secure servers. More specifically, it describes, in detail, the following practices to apply: (1) Securing, installing, and configuring the underlying operating system; (2) Securing, installing, and configuring server software; (3) Maintaining the secure configuration through application of appropriate patches and upgrades, security testing, monitoring of logs, and backups of data and operating system files. Illus.

Download or read book Federal Cloud Computing written by Matthew Metheny and published by Syngress. This book was released on 2017-01-05 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Federal Cloud Computing: The Definitive Guide for Cloud Service Providers, Second Edition offers an in-depth look at topics surrounding federal cloud computing within the federal government, including the Federal Cloud Computing Strategy, Cloud Computing Standards, Security and Privacy, and Security Automation. You will learn the basics of the NIST risk management framework (RMF) with a specific focus on cloud computing environments, all aspects of the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) process, and steps for cost-effectively implementing the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process, as well as strategies for implementing Continuous Monitoring, enabling the Cloud Service Provider to address the FedRAMP requirement on an ongoing basis. This updated edition will cover the latest changes to FedRAMP program, including clarifying guidance on the paths for Cloud Service Providers to achieve FedRAMP compliance, an expanded discussion of the new FedRAMP Security Control, which is based on the NIST SP 800-53 Revision 4, and maintaining FedRAMP compliance through Continuous Monitoring. Further, a new chapter has been added on the FedRAMP requirements for Vulnerability Scanning and Penetration Testing. Provides a common understanding of the federal requirements as they apply to cloud computing Offers a targeted and cost-effective approach for applying the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Risk Management Framework (RMF) Features both technical and non-technical perspectives of the Federal Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process that speaks across the organization

Download or read book An Introduction to Computer Security written by Barbara Guttman and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1995 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers: elements of computer security; roles and responsibilities; common threats; computer security policy; computer security program and risk management; security and planning in the computer system life cycle; assurance; personnel/user issues; preparing for contingencies and disasters; computer security incident handling; awareness, training, and education; physical and environmental security; identification and authentication; logical access control; audit trails; cryptography; and assessing and mitigating the risks to a hypothetical computer system.

Download or read book The InfoSec Handbook written by Umesha Nayak and published by Apress. This book was released on 2014-09-17 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The InfoSec Handbook offers the reader an organized layout of information that is easily read and understood. Allowing beginners to enter the field and understand the key concepts and ideas, while still keeping the experienced readers updated on topics and concepts. It is intended mainly for beginners to the field of information security, written in a way that makes it easy for them to understand the detailed content of the book. The book offers a practical and simple view of the security practices while still offering somewhat technical and detailed information relating to security. It helps the reader build a strong foundation of information, allowing them to move forward from the book with a larger knowledge base. Security is a constantly growing concern that everyone must deal with. Whether it’s an average computer user or a highly skilled computer user, they are always confronted with different security risks. These risks range in danger and should always be dealt with accordingly. Unfortunately, not everyone is aware of the dangers or how to prevent them and this is where most of the issues arise in information technology (IT). When computer users do not take security into account many issues can arise from that like system compromises or loss of data and information. This is an obvious issue that is present with all computer users. This book is intended to educate the average and experienced user of what kinds of different security practices and standards exist. It will also cover how to manage security software and updates in order to be as protected as possible from all of the threats that they face.

Download or read book Compendium of Unimplemented EPA Recommendations as of March 31 2009 written by Bill A. Roderick and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2009-11 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the semi-annual Compendium of Unimplemented Recommendations as of March 31, 2009, prepared by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the EPA. The unimplemented recommendations listed in this Compendium were selected by criteria of significance and being identified as unimplemented in EPA¿s Management Audit Tracking System or, in some cases, through review by the OIG. Exclusion from the Compendium does not indicate the OIG¿s validation that a recommendation has been completed. However, it is a goal of the OIG, through other reviews, to verify the reported completeness of as many significant recommendations as possible.

Download or read book Cybersecurity in Smart Homes written by Rida Khatoun and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2022-08-23 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Smart homes use Internet-connected devices, artificial intelligence, protocols and numerous technologies to enable people to remotely monitor their home, as well as manage various systems within it via the Internet using a smartphone or a computer. A smart home is programmed to act autonomously to improve comfort levels, save energy and potentially ensure safety; the result is a better way of life. Innovative solutions continue to be developed by researchers and engineers and thus smart home technologies are constantly evolving. By the same token, cybercrime is also becoming more prevalent. Indeed, a smart home system is made up of connected devices that cybercriminals can infiltrate to access private information, commit cyber vandalism or infect devices using botnets. This book addresses cyber attacks such as sniffing, port scanning, address spoofing, session hijacking, ransomware and denial of service. It presents, analyzes and discusses the various aspects of cybersecurity as well as solutions proposed by the research community to counter the risks. Cybersecurity in Smart Homes is intended for people who wish to understand the architectures, protocols and different technologies used in smart homes.