 | | |
| The Executive Guide to Information Security: Threats, Challenges, and Solutions (Symantec Press) | 
| Authors: Mark Egan, Tim Mather
Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional
Category: Book
List Price: $34.99
Buy New: $2.74
You Save: $32.25 (92%)
Buy New/Used from $2.74
Avg. Customer Rating:  (11 reviews)
Sales Rank: 125935
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 288
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.9 x 0.7
ISBN: 0321304519
Dewey Decimal Number: 005.8
EAN: 9780321304513
ASIN: 0321304519
Publication Date: December 10, 2004
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
|
| Similar Items:
|
| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
The book provides a pragmatic approach to evaluating security at a companyand putting together an effective information security program. The bookfocuses on three key themes; People, Processes, and Technology and isorganized according to the steps executives would follow in order to developan information security program for their company. Key elements of theprogram include staffing this function at a company, putting the necessaryinternal processes in place, and implementing the appropriate technology.Business executives will find this book a good primer for understanding the keyexisting and future security issues, and for taking the necessary action to ensurethe protection of their enterprise's information assets.The objective of this book is to provide a "short cut" for executives to learnmore about information security and how it will affect their business in thefuture. An overview of information security concepts is provided, so they canbe better prepared to evaluate how their company is addressing informationsecurity.
|
| Customer Reviews: Read 6 more reviews...
 An Executive-level Resource... April 29, 2008
Mark Egan's 2004 "The Executive Guide to Information Security" is, as promised, an executive guide, written in layman's language, for planning and executing information security policy in a corporate environment. Egan clearly understands the basics of good security planning and the challenges of the information environment in which business now operates; he marries the two to provide a step by step guide for the busy corporate executive.
Egan provides a framework and the necessary explanations to allow the business executive to understand the information security perimeter of his business. He identifies the essential components of a successful information security program and the information tools available to defend the business enterprise. The step by step development and execution of an information security program reinforces the importance of active ownership of the program and its results within the company or corporation, and the importance of ensuring that the security program facilitates the business of the business. Egan emphasizes the need for good metrics and constant monitoring; the successful information security program is a dynamic one.
Egan's guide is oriented on the business executive who thinks he needs an information security program (hint: he or she almost certainly does). Information technology tech-heads will find the book less specific on actual threats and countermeasures; any book published in 2004 would already be out of date at that level of detail.
"The Executive Guide to Information Security" is very highly recommended as a basic guide to the threats, challenges, and solutions of an information technology-based business environment.
 Good Resource March 4, 2007
As malware and other vicious threats evolve, security professionals must stay abreast of the methods and strategies used to mitigate them. If you're looking for additional information to strengthen your security management posture, this book will get you started. The only downside is the lack of "deeper" information on phishing. Phishing is becoming a prominent threat to organizations, and requires the immediate attention of executives and security specialists.
This Book Is The Corner Stone of Your Security Initiative August 21, 2005
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
This guide on security is OUTSTANDING. No one book can embody everything; however, this short but powerful book should encourage every person in our organization to accept responsibility for security.
If you are looking to continue the growth and development of your team (as well as improved security for your organization) then buy and distribute several copies of this book.
I sincerely believe that the experience and information that this book offers can help any organization to become better and more effective at security management.
Dean Lane
CEO Varitools, Inc.
This book rocks!! May 31, 2005
2 out of 8 found this review helpful
if you want to really, really, really know info sec, read this book.
all meat, no filler.
Lives up to it's title March 24, 2005
2 out of 6 found this review helpful
This book is a very useful tool for getting non-IT executives to understand the imperative behind maintaining an information security management program.
|
|
|
Powered by: Dknc, inc. and Amazon.com | | 
For your safety and security, orders are processed through amazon.com
|
|
|
|
