Security practitioners must be able to build a cost-effective security program while at the same time meet the requirements of government regulations. This book lays out these regulations in simple terms and explains how to use the control frameworks to build an effective information security program and governance structure. It discusses how organizations can best ensure that the information is protected and examines all positions from the board of directors to the end user, delineating the role each plays in protecting the security of the organization.

"Security practitioners must be able to build cost-effective security programs while also complying with government regulations. Information Security Governance Simplified: From the Boardroom to the Keyboard lays out these regulations in simple terms and explains how to use control frameworks to build an air-tight information security (IS) program and governance structure.Defining the leadership skills required by IS officers, the book examines the pros and cons of different reporting structures and highlights the various control frameworks available. It details the functions of the security department and considers the control areas, including physical, network, application, business continuity/disaster recover, and identity management. Todd Fitzgerald explains how to establish a solid foundation for building your security program and shares time-tested insights about what works and what doesn't when building an IS program. Highlighting security considerations for managerial, technical, and operational controls, it provides helpful tips for selling your program to management. It also includes tools to help you create a workable IS charter and your own IS policies. Based on proven experience rather than theory, the book gives you the tools and real-world insight needed to secure your information while ensuring compliance with government regulations. "--

Security practitioners must be able to build cost-effective security programs while also complying with government regulations. Information Security Governance Simplified: From the Boardroom to the Keyboard lays out these regulations in simple terms and explains how to use control frameworks to build an air-tight information security (IS) program and governance structure. Defining the leadership skills required by IS officers, the book examines the pros and cons of different reporting structures and highlights the various control frameworks available. It details the functions of the security department and considers the control areas, including physical, network, application, business continuity/disaster recover, and identity management. Todd Fitzgerald explains how to establish a solid foundation for building your security program and shares time-tested insights about what works and what doesn't when building an IS program. Highlighting security considerations for managerial, technical, and operational controls, it provides helpful tips for selling your program to management. It also includes tools to help you create a workable IS charter and your own IS policies. Based on proven experience rather than theory, the book gives you the tools and real-world insight needed to secure your information while ensuring compliance with government regulations.

NOTE: The CISSP objectives this book covered were issued in 2018. For coverage of the most recent CISSP objectives effective in April 2021, please look for the latest edition of this guide: (ISC)2 CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional Official Study Guide, 9th Edition (ISBN: 9781119786238). CISSP (ISC)2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional Official Study Guide, 8th Edition has been completely updated for the latest 2018 CISSP Body of Knowledge. This bestselling Sybex study guide covers 100% of all exam objectives. You'll prepare for the exam smarter and faster with Sybex thanks to expert content, real-world examples, advice on passing each section of the exam, access to the Sybex online interactive learning environment, and much more. Reinforce what you've learned with key topic exam essentials and chapter review questions. Along with the book, you also get access to Sybex's superior online interactive learning environment that includes: Six unique 150 question practice exams to help you identify where you need to study more. Get more than 90 percent of the answers correct, and you're ready to take the certification exam. More than 700 Electronic Flashcards to reinforce your learning and give you last-minute test prep before the exam A searchable glossary in PDF to give you instant access to the key terms you need to know for the exam Coverage of all of the exam topics in the book means you'll be ready for: Security and Risk Management Asset Security Security Engineering Communication and Network Security Identity and Access Management Security Assessment and Testing Security Operations Software Development Security

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Summarizes the current status of the computer security field. Discusses the history and legal interpretations of security management and details the steps involved in one method of completing risk assessment. Provides coverage of the location and design of a computer facility and explains how to recover when disaster destroys computer operations and/or records. Compares control table methods against cryptography. Examines future developments in data processing and the consideration of liability, standards of accreditation, authentication, internal auditing, personnel, and contingency planning.

Mark Ciampa addresses real-world business challenges and hands-on exercises to ease students into CompTIA's Security+ latest exam objectives. Designed for an introductory network security course, this text has been completely rewritten to include new topics and additional end-of-chapter material. The accompanying lab manual will provide extensive practice for working with cryptography, common attackers, and business communications in a real-world situation. Free CoursePrep and CertBlaster Security+ exam preparation software will aid in your students' success in and out of the classroom. This edition now includes "On the Job" features to open each chapter and focus on real-world business challenges. Icons are inserted within the running text to highlight topics later applied in the hands-on projects.

Provides advice on how to implement a teleworking programme, including briefing and training of potential teleworkers. Includes information on how to maintain security and confidentiality within a dispersed workforce. Presents a detailed account of the technology which enables and supports teleworking, including ISDN, electronic mail, facsimile, mobile and satellite communications systems, video telephony and audio conferencing. A range of computer networks and programmes are also assessed.