Information Security Principles

Author: Walt Whitman
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Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: This book elaborates on both the managerial and technical aspects of information security. It includes relevant materials and technical details. The relevant materials introduce many articles on future research topics; for the convenience of readers, the technical details separate many technical information from the respective chapters. It is specifically written for brand-new information security professionals. The book provides a detailed introduction to all aspects of the information security field, offering comprehensive guidance for readers aspiring to become business decision-makers. The book introduces this exciting discipline from both managerial and technical perspectives, with a focus on the knowledge required for the CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) certification. The author discusses information security issues in real-world environments while providing numerous examples of problems faced by the business world today. The book also introduces strategies and tools for solving these security issues, as well as the knowledge that each future information security professional must master to prepare for this rapidly evolving field.