1st Edition

Strategic Information Security

By John Wylder Copyright 2003
240 Pages
by Auerbach Publications

240 Pages 4 B/W Illustrations
by Auerbach Publications

240 Pages
by Auerbach Publications

The new emphasis on physical security resulting from the terrorist threat has forced many information security professionals to struggle to maintain their organization's focus on protecting information assets. In order to command attention, they need to emphasize the broader role of information security in the strategy of their companies. Until now, however, most books about strategy and planning... Read more
Introduction to Strategic Information Security. ORGANIZATIONAL ISSUES. The Life Cycle of Security Managers. Chief Security Officer or Chief Information Security Officer. RISK MANAGEMENT TOPICS. Information Security and Risk Management. Establishing Information Ownership. The Network as the Enterprise Database. Risk Reduction Strategies. Improving Security from the Bottom Up: Moving Toward a New Way of Enforcing Security Policy. Authentication Models and Strategies. INFORMATION SECURITY PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES. Single Sign-On Security. Crisis Management: A Strategic Viewpoint. Business Continuity Planning. Security Monitoring: Advanced Security Management. Auditing and Testing a Strategic Control Process. Outsourcing Security: Strategic Management Issues. Final Thoughts on Strategic Security.

Biography

John Wylder