Information Security: Principles and Practices

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Information Security: Principles and Practices, Second Edition

Everything You Need to Know About Modern Computer Security, in One Book

Clearly explains all facets of information security in all 10 domains of the latest Information Security Common Body of Knowledge [(ISC)² CBK].

Thoroughly updated for today’s challenges, technologies, procedures, and best practices.

The perfect resource for anyone pursuing an IT security career.

Fully updated for the newest technologies and best practices, Information Security: Principles and Practices, Second Edition thoroughly covers all 10 domains of today’s Information Security Common Body of Knowledge.

Two highly experienced security practitioners have brought together all the foundational knowledge you need to succeed in today’s IT and business environments. They offer easy-to-understand, practical coverage of topics ranging from security management and physical security to cryptography and application development security.

This edition fully addresses new trends that are transforming security, from cloud services to mobile applications, “Bring Your Own Device” (BYOD) strategies to today’s increasingly rigorous compliance requirements. Throughout, you’ll find updated case studies, review questions, and exercises–all designed to reveal today’s real-world IT security challenges and help you overcome them.

Learn how to

-- Recognize the evolving role of IT security

-- Identify the best new opportunities in the field

-- Discover today’s core information security principles of success

-- Understand certification programs and the CBK

-- Master today’s best practices for governance and risk management

-- Architect and design systems to maximize security

-- Plan for business continuity

-- Understand the legal, investigatory, and ethical requirements associated with IT security

-- Improve physical and operational security

-- Implement effective access control systems

-- Effectively utilize cryptography

-- Improve network and Internet security

-- Build more secure software

-- Define more effective security policies and standards

-- Preview the future of information security

Chapter 1: Why Study Information Security?
Chapter 2: Information Security Principles of Success
Chapter 3: Certification Programs and the Common Body of Knowledge
Chapter 4: Governance and Risk Management
Chapter 5: Security Architecture and Design
Chapter 6: Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery Planning
Chapter 7: Law, Investigations, and Ethics
Chapter 8: Physical Security Control
Chapter 9: Operations Security
Chapter 10: Access Control Systems and Methodology
Chapter 11: Cryptography
Chapter 12: Telecommunications, Network, and Internet Security
Chapter 13: Software Development Security
Chapter 14: Securing the Future
Appendix A: Common Body of Knowledge
Appendix B: Security Policy and Standards Taxonomy
Appendix C: Sample Policies
Appendix D: HIPAA Security Rule Standards