The Information Systems Security Officer's Guide: Establishing and Managing a Cyber Security Program - Softcover

Kovacich CFE CPP CISSP, Gerald L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 012802190X ISBN 13: 9780128021903

Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann, 2016

Synopsis

The Information Systems Security Officer's Guide: Establishing and Managing a Cyber Security Program, Third Edition, provides users with information on how to combat the ever-changing myriad of threats security professionals face. This entirely updated edition presents practical advice on establishing, managing, and evaluating a successful information protection program in a corporation or government agency, covering everything from effective communication to career guidance for the information security officer.

The book outlines how to implement a new plan or evaluate an existing one, and is especially targeted to those who are new to the topic. It is the definitive resource for learning the key characteristics of an effective information systems security officer (ISSO), and paints a comprehensive portrait of an ISSO's duties, their challenges, and working environments, from handling new technologies and threats, to performing information security duties in a national security environment.

• Provides updated chapters that reflect the latest technological changes and advances in countering the latest information security threats and risks and how they relate to corporate security and crime investigation
• Includes new topics, such as forensics labs and information warfare, as well as how to liaison with attorneys, law enforcement, and other agencies others outside the organization
• Written in an accessible, easy-to-read style

About this title

About the Author

Dr. Gerald L. Kovacich has more than 40 years of experience in industrial, business and government security, investigations, information systems security, and information warfare, both in the U.S. Government as a special agent, in international corporations, and subsequently as an international consultant and lecturer. He retired as the Information Warfare Technologist, Northrop Grumman Corporation to pursue a career as an international consultant, lecturer and writer.

Review

"...this book is not just for aspiring cyber security officers - it’s also a great read for other professionals in management positions as they should know what cyber security officers do and struggle with." --Help Net Security

Edition details

• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 012802190X
• ISBN 13: 9780128021903
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 360