The Information Systems Security Officer's Guide: Establishing and Managing an Information Protection Program - Softcover

Kovacich CFE CPP CISSP, Gerald L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0750676566 ISBN 13: 9780750676564

Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann, 2003

Synopsis

Information systems security continues to grow and change based on new technology and Internet usage trends. In order to protect your organization's confidential information, you need information on the latest trends and practical advice from an authority you can trust. The new ISSO Guide is just what you need.

Information Systems Security Officer's Guide, Second Edition, from Gerald Kovacich has been updated with the latest information and guidance for information security officers. It includes more information on global changes and threats, managing an international information security program, and additional metrics to measure organization performance. It also includes six entirely new chapters on emerging trends such as high-tech fraud, investigative support for law enforcement, national security concerns, and information security consulting.

This essential guide covers everything from effective communication to career guidance for the information security officer. You'll turn to it again and again for practical information and advice on establishing and managing a successful information protection program.

• Six new chapters present the latest information and resources to counter information security threats
• Every chapter contains opening objectives and closing summaries to clarify key points
• Accessible, easy-to-read style for the busy professional

About this title

About the Author

Dr. Gerald L. Kovacich has more than 40 years of experience in industrial, business and government security, investigations, information systems security, and information warfare, both in the U.S. Government as a special agent, in international corporations, and subsequently as an international consultant and lecturer. He retired as the Information Warfare Technologist, Northrop Grumman Corporation to pursue a career as an international consultant, lecturer and writer.

From the Back Cover

* Six new chapters present the latest information and resources to counter information security threats * Every chapter contains opening objectives and closing summaries to clarify key points * Accessible, easy-to-read style for the busy professionalInformation systems security continues to grow and change based on new technology and Internet usage trends. In order to protect your organization's confidential information, you need information on the latest trends and practical advice from an authority you can trust. The new ISSO Guide is just what you need. Information Systems Security Officer's Guide, Second Edition, from Gerald Kovacich has been updated with the latest information and guidance for information security officers. It includes more information on global changes and threats, managing an international information security program, and additional metrics to measure organization performance. It also includes six entirely new chapters on emerging trends such as high-tech fraud, investigative support for law enforcement, national security concerns, and information security consulting.This essential guide covers everything from effective communication to career guidance for the information security officer. You'll turn to it again and again for practical information and advice on establishing and managing a successful information protection program.

Edition details

• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0750676566
• ISBN 13: 9780750676564
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 392