Download or read book Principles of Information Systems Security written by Gurpreet Dhillon and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The real threat to information system security comes from people, not computers. That's why students need to understand both the technical implementation of security controls, as well as the softer human behavioral and managerial factors that contribute to the theft and sabotage proprietary data. Addressing both the technical and human side of IS security, Dhillon's Princliples of Information Systems Security: Texts and Cases equips managers (and those training to be managers) with an understanding of a broad range issues related to information system security management, and specific tools and techniques to support this managerial orientation. Coverage goes well beyond the technical aspects of information system security to address formal controls (the rules and procedures that need to be established for bringing about success of technical controls), as well as informal controls that deal with the normative structures that exist within organizations.
Download or read book Fundamentals of Information Systems Security written by David Kim and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2013-07-11 with total page 569 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PART OF THE JONES & BARTLETT LEARNING INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY & ASSURANCE SERIES Revised and updated with the latest information from this fast-paced field, Fundamentals of Information System Security, Second Edition provides a comprehensive overview of the essential concepts readers must know as they pursue careers in information systems security. The text opens with a discussion of the new risks, threats, and vulnerabilities associated with the transformation to a digital world, including a look at how business, government, and individuals operate today. Part 2 is adapted from the Official (ISC)2 SSCP Certified Body of Knowledge and presents a high-level overview of each of the seven domains within the System Security Certified Practitioner certification. The book closes with a resource for readers who desire additional material on information security standards, education, professional certifications, and compliance laws. With its practical, conversational writing style and step-by-step examples, this text is a must-have resource for those entering the world of information systems security. New to the Second Edition: - New material on cloud computing, risk analysis, IP mobility, OMNIBus, and Agile Software Development. - Includes the most recent updates in Information Systems Security laws, certificates, standards, amendments, and the proposed Federal Information Security Amendments Act of 2013 and HITECH Act. - Provides new cases and examples pulled from real-world scenarios. - Updated data, tables, and sidebars provide the most current information in the field.
Download or read book Principles of Information Security written by Michael E. Whitman and published by Course Technology. This book was released on 2021-06-15 with total page 752 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the latest trends, developments and technology in information security with Whitman/Mattord's market-leading PRINCIPLES OF INFORMATION SECURITY, 7th Edition. Designed specifically to meet the needs of information systems students like you, this edition's balanced focus addresses all aspects of information security, rather than simply offering a technical control perspective. This overview explores important terms and examines what is needed to manage an effective information security program. A new module details incident response and detection strategies. In addition, current, relevant updates highlight the latest practices in security operations as well as legislative issues, information management toolsets, digital forensics and the most recent policies and guidelines that correspond to federal and international standards. MindTap digital resources offer interactive content to further strength your success as a business decision-maker.
Download or read book Principles of Information Systems written by Ralph Stair and published by Cengage Learning. This book was released on 2009-01-07 with total page 652 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now thoroughly streamlined and revised, PRINCIPLES OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS, Ninth Edition, retains the overall vision and framework that made the previous editions so popular while eliminating outdated topics and updating information, examples, and case studies. In just 600 pages, accomplished authors Ralph Stair and George Reynolds cover IS principles and their real-world applications using timely, current business examples and hands-on activities. Regardless of their majors, students can use this book to understand and practice IS principles so they can function more effectively as workers, managers, decision makers, and organizational leaders. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
Download or read book Information Security written by Mark S. Merkow and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2014 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully updated for today's technologies and best practices, Information Security: Principles and Practices, Second Edition thoroughly covers all 10 domains of today's Information Security Common Body of Knowledge. Written by two of the world's most experienced IT security practitioners, it brings together foundational knowledge that prepares readers for real-world environments, making it ideal for introductory courses in information security, and for anyone interested in entering the field. This edition addresses today's newest trends, from cloud and mobile security to BYOD and the latest compliance requirements. The authors present updated real-life case studies, review questions, and exercises throughout.
Download or read book Information Security written by Mark Stamp and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2005-11-11 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your expert guide to information security As businesses and consumers become more dependent on complexmultinational information systems, the need to understand anddevise sound information security systems has never been greater.This title takes a practical approach to information security byfocusing on real-world examples. While not sidestepping the theory,the emphasis is on developing the skills and knowledge thatsecurity and information technology students and professionals needto face their challenges. The book is organized around four majorthemes: * Cryptography: classic cryptosystems, symmetric key cryptography,public key cryptography, hash functions, random numbers,information hiding, and cryptanalysis * Access control: authentication and authorization, password-basedsecurity, ACLs and capabilities, multilevel and multilateralsecurity, covert channels and inference control, BLP and Biba'smodels, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems * Protocols: simple authentication protocols, session keys, perfectforward secrecy, timestamps, SSL, IPSec, Kerberos, and GSM * Software: flaws and malware, buffer overflows, viruses and worms,software reverse engineering, digital rights management, securesoftware development, and operating systems security Additional features include numerous figures and tables toillustrate and clarify complex topics, as well as problems-rangingfrom basic to challenging-to help readers apply their newlydeveloped skills. A solutions manual and a set of classroom-testedPowerPoint(r) slides will assist instructors in their coursedevelopment. Students and professors in information technology,computer science, and engineering, and professionals working in thefield will find this reference most useful to solve theirinformation security issues. An Instructor's Manual presenting detailed solutions to all theproblems in the book is available from the Wiley editorialdepartment. An Instructor Support FTP site is also available.
Download or read book Information Security Management Principles written by Andy Taylor and published by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. This book was released on 2013 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In todayOCOs 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. This second edition includes the security of cloud-based resources."
Download or read book Computers at Risk written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1990-02-01 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Computers at Risk presents a comprehensive agenda for developing nationwide policies and practices for computer security. Specific recommendations are provided for industry and for government agencies engaged in computer security activities. The volume also outlines problems and opportunities in computer security research, recommends ways to improve the research infrastructure, and suggests topics for investigators. The book explores the diversity of the field, the need to engineer countermeasures based on speculation of what experts think computer attackers may do next, why the technology community has failed to respond to the need for enhanced security systems, how innovators could be encouraged to bring more options to the marketplace, and balancing the importance of security against the right of privacy.
Download or read book Developing Cybersecurity Programs and Policies written by Omar Santos and published by Pearson IT Certification. This book was released on 2018-07-20 with total page 958 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All the Knowledge You Need to Build Cybersecurity Programs and Policies That Work Clearly presents best practices, governance frameworks, and key standards Includes focused coverage of healthcare, finance, and PCI DSS compliance An essential and invaluable guide for leaders, managers, and technical professionals Today, cyberattacks can place entire organizations at risk. Cybersecurity can no longer be delegated to specialists: success requires everyone to work together, from leaders on down. Developing Cybersecurity Programs and Policies offers start-to-finish guidance for establishing effective cybersecurity in any organization. Drawing on more than 20 years of real-world experience, Omar Santos presents realistic best practices for defining policy and governance, ensuring compliance, and collaborating to harden the entire organization. First, Santos shows how to develop workable cybersecurity policies and an effective framework for governing them. Next, he addresses risk management, asset management, and data loss prevention, showing how to align functions from HR to physical security. You’ll discover best practices for securing communications, operations, and access; acquiring, developing, and maintaining technology; and responding to incidents. Santos concludes with detailed coverage of compliance in finance and healthcare, the crucial Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) standard, and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. Whatever your current responsibilities, this guide will help you plan, manage, and lead cybersecurity–and safeguard all the assets that matter. Learn How To · Establish cybersecurity policies and governance that serve your organization’s needs · Integrate cybersecurity program components into a coherent framework for action · Assess, prioritize, and manage security risk throughout the organization · Manage assets and prevent data loss · Work with HR to address human factors in cybersecurity · Harden your facilities and physical environment · Design effective policies for securing communications, operations, and access · Strengthen security throughout the information systems lifecycle · Plan for quick, effective incident response and ensure business continuity · Comply with rigorous regulations in finance and healthcare · Plan for PCI compliance to safely process payments · Explore and apply the guidance provided by the NIST Cybersecurity Framework
Download or read book Information Theoretic Security and Privacy of Information Systems written by Rafael F. Schaefer and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2017-06-16 with total page 581 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how information theoretic approaches can inform the design of more secure information systems and networks with this expert guide. Covering theoretical models, analytical results, and the state of the art in research, it will be of interest to researchers, graduate students, and practitioners working in communications engineering.
Download or read book Information Systems for Business and Beyond written by David T. Bourgeois and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Information Systems for Business and Beyond introduces the concept of information systems, their use in business, and the larger impact they are having on our world."--BC Campus website.
Download or read book Information Sharing and Data Protection in the Area of Freedom Security and Justice written by Franziska Boehm and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-11-06 with total page 475 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Privacy and data protection in police work and law enforcement cooperation has always been a challenging issue. Current developments in EU internal security policy, such as increased information sharing (which includes the exchange of personal data between European law enforcement agencies and judicial actors in the area of freedom, security and justice (Europol, Eurojust, Frontex and OLAF)) and the access of EU agencies, in particular Europol and Eurojust, to data stored in European information systems such as the SIS (II), VIS, CIS or Eurodac raise interesting questions regarding the balance between the rights of individuals and security interests. This book deals with the complexity of the relations between these actors and offers for the first time a comprehensive overview of the structures for information exchange in the area of freedom, security and justice and their compliance with data protection rules in this field.
Download or read book Network Security Bible written by Eric Cole and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-03-31 with total page 938 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The comprehensive A-to-Z guide on network security, fully revised and updated Network security is constantly evolving, and this comprehensive guide has been thoroughly updated to cover the newest developments. If you are responsible for network security, this is the reference you need at your side. Covering new techniques, technology, and methods for approaching security, it also examines new trends and best practices being used by many organizations. The revised Network Security Bible complements the Cisco Academy course instruction in networking security. Covers all core areas of network security and how they interrelate Fully revised to address new techniques, technology, and methods for securing an enterprise worldwide Examines new trends and best practices in use by organizations to secure their enterprises Features additional chapters on areas related to data protection/correlation and forensics Includes cutting-edge topics such as integrated cybersecurity and sections on Security Landscape, with chapters on validating security, data protection, forensics, and attacks and threats If you need to get up to date or stay current on network security, Network Security Bible, 2nd Edition covers everything you need to know.
Download or read book Principles of Information Systems Security written by Gurpreet Dhillon and published by . This book was released on 2017-07-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Computer Security written by William Stallings and published by Pearson Higher Ed. This book was released on 2012-02-28 with total page 817 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. Computer Security: Principles and Practice, 2e, is ideal for courses in Computer/Network Security. In recent years, the need for education in computer security and related topics has grown dramatically – and is essential for anyone studying Computer Science or Computer Engineering. This is the only text available to provide integrated, comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of the broad range of topics in this subject. In addition to an extensive pedagogical program, the book provides unparalleled support for both research and modeling projects, giving students a broader perspective. The Text and Academic Authors Association named Computer Security: Principles and Practice, 1e, the winner of the Textbook Excellence Award for the best Computer Science textbook of 2008.
Download or read book Principles and Practice of Information Security written by Linda Volonino and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2004 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides professionals with the necessary managerial, technical, and legal background to support investment decisions in security technology. It discusses security from the perspective of hackers (i.e., technology issues and defenses) and lawyers (i.e., legal issues and defenses). This cross-disciplinary book is designed to help users quickly become current on what has become a fundamental business issue. This book covers the entire range of best security practices—obtaining senior management commitment, defining information security goals and policies, transforming those goals into a strategy for monitoring intrusions and compliance, and understanding legal implications. Topics also include computer crime, electronic evidence, cyber terrorism, and computer forensics. For professionals in information systems, financial accounting, human resources, health care, legal policy, and law. Because neither technical nor legal expertise is necessary to understand the concepts and issues presented, this book can be required reading for everyone as part of an enterprise-wide computer security awareness program.
Download or read book Principles of Secure Network Systems Design written by Sumit Ghosh and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fundamental and comprehensive framework for network security designed for military, government, industry, and academic network personnel. Scientific validation of "security on demand" through computer modeling and simulation methods. The book presents an example wherein the framework is utilized to integrate security into the operation of a network. As a result of the integration, the inherent attributes of the network may be exploited to reduce the impact of security on network performance and the security availability may be increased down to the user level. The example selected is the ATM network which is gaining widespread acceptance and use.
