Overview
The runaway growth of computer viruses and worms and the ongoing nuisance posed by malicious hackers and employees who exploit the security vulnerabilities of open network protocols make the tightness of an organization's security system an issue of prime importance. And information systems technology is advancing at a frenetic pace. Against this background, the challenges facing information security professionals are increasing rapidly.Information Security Management Handbook, Fourth Edition, Volume 2 is an essential reference for anyone involved in the security of information systems.Synopsis
The runaway growth of computer viruses and worms and the ongoing nuisance posed by malicious hackers and employees who exploit the security vulnerabilities of open network protocols make the tightness of an organization's security system an issue of prime importance. And information systems technology is advancing at a frenetic pace. Against this background, the challenges facing information security professionals are increasing rapidly.Information Security Management Handbook, Fourth Edition, Volume 2 is an essential reference for anyone involved in the security of information systems.
Booknews
In response to new developments in information technologies, this second volume supplements the fourth edition with new information, covering access control issues; authentication services; network security<-->which includes ATM, frame relay, remote access, network monitoring, and TCP/IP; intrusion detection; penetration testing; secure voice communications; cryptography; security architecture and models; operations security; business continuity planning; and law and ethics. The format continues to follow the standard for Certified Information Systems Security (CISSP) professional certification examination. Contributors are all specialists in computer security systems for various corporations, and/or are associated with CISSP. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)