Building and Maintaining an IT Security Program

by Sieglein; William

• ISBN13: 9780849382291
• ISBN10: 0849382297
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2012-07-15
• Publisher: Auerbach Public

Summary

Compliance is the hottest buzz word throughout the business world today and therefore ensuring the security of IT systems has become a prime focus for all companies conducting business in any electronic fashion. This book presents a set of practical guidelines and operating procedures that will clarify the relationship between information security management and compliance. Written by an expert with 25 years of IT security experience, this comprehensive guide will assist companies in assessing the risks inherent in conducting business, understanding which industry standards and practices are available to them, and in implementing successful and cost-effective information security programs.

Table of Contents

Drivers for Security Threat Landscape Regulatory Pressures Soft Drivers Understanding Security Privacy Versus Security Audits and Auditors Standards Program Components People Process Technology Program Considerations Scope Relationships When to Outsource Projects to Consider Program Mission and Charter Data Classification and Handling Identity Management Technology Management Incident Handling Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery