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Principles of Information Security (PDF eBook) 6th edition


Principles of Information Security (PDF eBook) 6th edition

eBook by Whitman, Michael/Mattord, Herbert

Principles of Information Security (PDF eBook)

£51.50

ISBN:
9781337516938
Publication Date:
13 Mar 2017
Edition:
6th edition
Publisher:
Cengage
Imprint:
Cengage Learning
Pages:
656 pages
Format:
eBook
For delivery:
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Principles of Information Security (PDF eBook)

Description

Master the latest technology and developments from the field with the book specifically oriented to the needs of information systems students like you -- PRINCIPLES OF INFORMATION SECURITY, 6E. Taking a managerial approach, this bestseller emphasizes all aspects of information security, rather than just a technical control perspective. You receive a broad overview of the entire field of information security and related elements with the detail to ensure understanding. You review terms used in the field and a history of the discipline as you learn how to manage an information security program. Current and relevant, this edition highlights the latest practices with fresh examples that explore the impact of emerging technologies, such as the Internet of Things, Cloud Computing, and DevOps. Updates address technical security controls, emerging legislative issues, digital forensics, and ethical issues in IS security, making this the ideal IS resource for business decision makers.

Contents

1. Introduction to Information Security. 2. The Need for Security. 3. Legal, Ethical, and Professional Issues in Information Security. 4. Planning for Security. 5. Risk Management. 6. Security Technology: Firewalls, VPNs, and Wireless. 7. Security Technology: Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems and Other Security Tools. 8. Cryptography. 9. Physical Security. 10. Implementing Information Security. 11. Security and Personnel. 12. Information Security Maintenance and eDiscovery.

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