Principles of Information Security
By Michael E. Whitman, Herbert J. Mattord
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Introduce the latest trends, developments and technology within information security today with Whitman/Mattord's market-leading PRINCIPLES OF INFORMATION SECURITY, 7th Edition. Designed specifically for information systems students, this edition's balanced focus addresses all aspects of information security, beyond simply a technical control perspective. A broad overview of the entire field explores important terms and examines how to manage an effective information security program. A new module details incident response and detection strategies. In addition, relevant updates highlight the latest practices with expanded coverage of security operations, emerging legislative issues, information management toolsets, digital forensics and the most recent policies and guidelines that correspond to federal and international standards. MindTap digital resources offer interactive content to further strength an understanding of information security for successful business decision-makers.
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Introduce the latest trends, developments and technology within information security today with Whitman/Mattord's market-leading PRINCIPLES OF INFORMATION SECURITY, 7th Edition. Designed specifically for information systems students, this edition's balanced focus addresses all aspects of information security, beyond simply a technical control perspective. A broad overview of the entire field explores important terms and examines how to manage an effective information security program. A new module details incident response and detection strategies. In addition, relevant updates highlight the latest practices with expanded coverage of security operations, emerging legislative issues, information management toolsets, digital forensics and the most recent policies and guidelines that correspond to federal and international standards. MindTap digital resources offer interactive content to further strength an understanding of information security for successful business decision-makers.
FULL-COLOR VISUALS ENGAGE READERS AND FURTHER CLARIFY CONCEPTS. Compelling, colorful graphics throughout this edition keep the reader's attention and enable the authors to more clearly present critical security concepts.
UPDATES PREVIEW THE LATEST IN TECHNICAL SECURITY CONTROLS. Students examine how today’s control environment continues its migration to an environment with less emphasis on the network perimeter and more reliance on Cloud Computing and the Internet of Things. Content covers SecDevOps as a means to address software assurance concerns.
THE TEXT PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR MAPPING TO LEADING STANDARDS. You can easily map to both the NIST National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Workforce framework and DHS/NSA National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education designation.
UPDATES PREVIEW THE LATEST IN TECHNICAL SECURITY CONTROLS. Students examine how today’s control environment continues its migration to an environment with less emphasis on the network perimeter and more reliance on Cloud Computing and the Internet of Things. Content covers SecDevOps as a means to address software assurance concerns.
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Module 1. Introduction to Information SecurityPreview this chapter
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