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The Information Systems Security Guide: Establishing and Managing an Information Protection Program

by Gerald L. Kovacich
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Overview

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

Synopsis

* 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

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.

About the Author, Gerald L. Kovacich

Dr. Kovacich has over 40 years of security, criminal and civil investigations, anti-fraud, information warfare, and information systems security experience in both government as a special agent and as a manager in international corporations. Dr. Kovacich currently resides on an island in Washington state where he continues to write, lecture and conduct research relative to information systems security, information warfare defensive and offensive operations, high-technology crime and techno-terrorism.

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From the Publisher

…this is the definitive text for learning what it takes to be an effective information systems security officer (ISSO). – Security Management

The book paints an excellent portrait of an ISSO's duties, challenges, and working environments. – Security Management

It should find a place on the desk of all infosec professionals. – Security Management

Booknews

An information security professional working in Indonesia and Malaysia, Kovacich explains the techniques he has developed and used within business and government agencies. He discusses communication with management and other departments, offers a systems approach in non-technical language, and details the course of a career in the field from the job interview to retirement. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Book Details

Published
August 1, 2003
Publisher
Elsevier Science
Pages
361
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780750676564

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