A Practical Guide to Managing Information Security

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Book InformationThis groundbreaking book helps professionals master the management of information security, concentrating on the proactive development and implementation of IT security for the enterprise. The book places emphasis on the use of simple, pragmatic risk management as a tool for decision-making. The first book to cover the strategic issues of IT security, this forward-looking volume reveals the current problem areas in IT security deployment and management. Moreover, it offers guidelines for writing scalable and flexible procedures for developing an IT security strategy and monitoring its implementation. The book proposes an approach for reducing complexity and risk, and offers tips for building a successful team and managing communications issues within the organization.ContentsThe Need for a New Approach. Management Tools. Technical Tools. A Proactive Approach. Developing a Strategy. Policy and Standards. Developing Stable Processes. Designing and Implementing an IT Security Architecture. Putting It All Together. Appendixes.