This text provides students with a set of industry focused readings and cases illustrating real-world issues in information security.

The fourth edition of Principles of Information Security explores the field of information security and assurance with updated content including new innovations in technology and methodologies. Readers will revel in the comprehensive coverage that includes a historical overview of information security, discussions on risk management and security technology, current certification information, and more. The text builds on internationally recognized standards and bodies of knowledge to provide the knowledge and skills students need for their future roles as business decision-makers. Information security in the modern organization is a management issue which technology alone cannot answer; it is a problem that has important economic consequences for which management will be held accountable. Readers can feel confident that they are using a standards-based, content-driven resource to prepare for their work in the field.

MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION SECURITY, Sixth Edition prepares you to become an information security management practitioner able to secure systems and networks in a world where continuously emerging threats, ever-present attacks and the success of criminals illustrate the weaknesses in current information technologies. You'll develop both the information security skills and practical experience that organizations are looking for as they strive to ensure more secure computing environments. The text focuses on key executive and managerial aspects of information security. It also integrates coverage of CISSP and CISM throughout to effectively prepare you for certification. Reflecting the most recent developments in the field, it includes the latest information on NIST, ISO and security governance as well as emerging concerns like Ransomware, Cloud Computing and the Internet of Things.

Readings and Cases in Information Security: Law and Ethics provides a depth of content and analytical viewpoint not found in many other books. Designed for use with any Cengage Learning security text, this resource offers readers a real-life view of information security management, including the ethical and legal issues associated with various on-the-job experiences. Included are a wide selection of foundational readings and scenarios from a variety of experts to give the reader the most realistic perspective of a career in information security. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

Information security-driven topic coverage is the basis for this updated book that will benefit readers in the information technology and business fields alike. Management of Information Security, provides an overview of information security from a management perspective, as well as a thorough understanding of the administration of information security. Written by two Certified Information Systems Security Professionals (CISSP), this book has the added credibility of incorporating the CISSP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK), especially in the area of information security management. The second edition has been updated to maintain the industry currency and academic relevance that made the previous edition so popular, and case studies and examples continue to populate the book, providing real-life applications for the topics covered.

Designed for senior and graduate-level business and information systems students who want to learn the management aspects of information security, this work includes extensive end-of-chapter pedagogy to reinforce concepts as they are learned.

Management of Information Security, Third Edition focuses on the managerial aspects of information security and assurance. Topics covered include access control models, information security governance, and information security program assessment and metrics. Coverage on the foundational and technical components of information security is included to reinforce key concepts. This new edition includes up-to-date information on changes in the field such as revised sections on national and international laws and international standards like the ISO 27000 series. With these updates, Management of Information Security continues to offer a unique overview of information security from a management perspective while maintaining a finger on the pulse of industry changes and academic relevance. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

The International Federation for Information Processing (IFIP) series publishes state-of-the-art results in the sciences and technologies of information and communication. The IFIP series encourages education and the dissemination and exchange of information on all aspects of computing. This particular volume presents the most up-to-date research findings from leading experts from around the world on information security education.