Principles of Incident Response & Disaster Recovery
By Michael E. Whitman, Herbert J. Mattord
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Teach students how to identify vulnerabilities within computer networks and implement countermeasures that mitigate risks and damage with Whitman/Mattord's PRINCIPLES OF INCIDENT RESPONSE & DISASTER RECOVERY, 3rd Edition. Comprehensive, market-leading coverage addresses the roles of information security and IT in contingency planning today. Updated content focuses on incident response and disaster recovery, as reorganized chapters present the complexities of organizational readiness from an IT and business perspective. Helpful background information explores both management practices and policy requirements.
Students examine industry's best practices designed to minimize downtime in emergencies and curb losses during and after system service interruptions. This edition integrates the latest NIST knowledge and resources with expanded coverage of security information and event management (SIEM) and unified threat management. New content also highlights cloud-based systems and Web-accessible tools. Customizable MindTap digital resources further emphasize success in cybersecurity.
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Teach students how to identify vulnerabilities within computer networks and implement countermeasures that mitigate risks and damage with Whitman/Mattord's PRINCIPLES OF INCIDENT RESPONSE & DISASTER RECOVERY, 3rd Edition. Comprehensive, market-leading coverage addresses the roles of information security and IT in contingency planning today. Updated content focuses on incident response and disaster recovery, as reorganized chapters present the complexities of organizational readiness from an IT and business perspective. Helpful background information explores both management practices and policy requirements.
Students examine industry's best practices designed to minimize downtime in emergencies and curb losses during and after system service interruptions. This edition integrates the latest NIST knowledge and resources with expanded coverage of security information and event management (SIEM) and unified threat management. New content also highlights cloud-based systems and Web-accessible tools. Customizable MindTap digital resources further emphasize success in cybersecurity.
UPDATED KEY TERMS AND NEW REFERENCES TO SUPPORTING INFORMATION ARE CLEARLY HIGHLIGHTED. Key terms are defined in this edition with new, enhanced visual emphasis. In addition, new in-text callouts offer links to supplemental information beyond the text for further study.
UPDATES CORRESPOND WITH NIST GUIDANCE ON CONTINGENCY PLANNING. This edition provides updated content that reflects the evolution of National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidelines for contingency planning. Students review recommendations and considerations for government-related measures to recover IT services following an emergency or service disruption.
EMPHASIS ON ETHICAL DECISION MAKING IN CASE SCENARIOS OFFERS HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE. This edition's valuable ongoing case scenarios now include a new section on ethical decision making to prepare students for this important area of business and IT today.
COMPLETE CONTENT EQUIPS READERS TO HANDLE CONTINGENCY PLANNING AND INCIDENT RESPONSE. Extensive details and thorough coverage throughout this edition offer content you need for a full course on contingency planning covering incident response issues. Clearly organized content guides students through planning, detections and response strategies.
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