Principles of Information Security
Cengage Learning, Inc (Publisher)
3rd Edition
Published on 1. July 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
550 pages
978-0-8400-3116-7 (ISBN)
Description
Explore the field of information security and assurance with this valuable resource that focuses on both the managerial and technical aspects of the discipline. Principles of Information Security, International Edition builds on internationally recognized standards and bodies of knowledge to provide the knowledge and skills that information systems students need for their future roles as business decision-makers. Coverage includes key knowledge areas of the CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), as well as risk management, cryptography, physical security, and more. The third edition has retained the real-world examples and scenarios that made previous editions so successful, but has updated the content to reflect technology's latest capabilities and trends. With this emphasis on currency and comprehensive coverage, readers can feel confident that they are using a standards-based, content-driven resource to prepare them for their work in the field.
More details
Edition
International ed of 3rd revised ed
Language
English
Place of publication
Florence
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 232 mm
Width: 186 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
907 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8400-3116-7 (9780840031167)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
1. Introduction to Information Security. 2. The Need for Security. 3. Legal, Ethical, and Professional Issues in Information Security. 4. Risk Management. 5. Planning for Security. 6. Security Technology: Firewalls and VPNs. 7. Security Technology: Intrusion Detection, Access Control, and Other Security Tools. 8. Cryptography. 9. Physical Security. 10. Implementing Information Security. 11. Security and Personnel. 12. Information Security Maintenance.