Management of Information Security

by Michael E. Whitman, Herbert J. Mattord

Discover a managerially-focused overview of information security with a thorough presentation of how to most effectively administer it with MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION SECURITY, 5E. Insightful, engaging content 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. This edition offers a tightened focus on key executive and managerial aspects of information security while still emphasizing the foundational material to reinforce key concepts. Updated content reflects the most recent developments in the field, including NIST, ISO, and security governance.

Genres: Textbooks, School, Reference

592 pages, Paperback

First published January 27, 2004

Reviews

[Steve · Rating 4 out of 5]

Overall, this is a decent text book on computer security. However, there is some inaccurate and outdated information.

For example, when discussing backup options, RAID arrays are listed as a type of backup. While backing up data to an external array could certainly be used as a back up of local data, this is not specifically mentioned. In addition, the definition of the RAID acronym in the book is wrong. It says the acronym stands for Random Array of Independent Disks. I'm not sure where the authors go the idea the R stands for "Random." The normal definitions I have seen are "Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks" or "Redundant Array of Independent Disks."

Also, securityfocus.com is listed as a source for current current security information. Unfortunately, the Security Focus mailing lists went away quite a few years ago. The only mailing list left is the bugtraq list.

[Vladimir · Rating 2 out of 5]

Very dry. Text spends so much time elaborating on VERY basic concepts that if it reaches any interesting or useful information, the reader is too checked out to really engage with it. A lot of material is taken directly from sources rather than summarised. This helped the author fill up pages but adds to the dryness of the book. As long as your version is not too out of date, it may be an ok reference book rather than something to read cover to cover.

[Wave · Rating 2 out of 5]

OMG I can’t believe I finally finished this book (Had to read it for class ugh). Let’s be real it was a total pain in the a$$. I’m just glad it’s over. ;)

[Jan · Rating 3 out of 5]

good

[Erin Garlock · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice overview book, but not in depth on any topic. The book does serve as a good reference to numerous other resources - a bit of an expensive bibliography though.