Fundamentals of Information Systems Security (Information Systems Security & Assurance Series) - Softcover

Kim, David; Solomon, Michael G.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0763790257 ISBN 13: 9780763790257

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2010

Synopsis

Fundamentals of Information Systems Security provides a comprehensive overview of the essential concepts readers must know as they pursue careers in information systems security. The text opens with discussion of the new risks, threats, and vulnerabilities associated with the transformation to a digital world, including a look at how business, government, and individuals operate today. Part 2 is adapted from the Official (ISC)¦ SSCP« Certified Body of Knowledge and presents a high-level overview of each of the seven domains within the Systems Security Certified Practitioner certification. The book closes with a resource for readers who desire additional material on information security standards, education, professional certifications, and compliance laws.

Key Features

Focuses on new risks, threats, and vulnerabilities associated with the transformation to a digital world.

Presents a high-level overview of each of the seven domains within the Systems Security Certified Practitioner certification.

Provides a resource for readers and students desiring more information on information security standards, education, professional certifications, and recent compliance laws.

Features an SSCP practice exam as well as a coupon offer for an SSCP Review Seminar.

About this title

About the Author

David Kim is president of Security Evolutions, LLC, located in Tarpon Springs, Florida. Mr. Kim's IT and IT security experience encompasses more than 25 years of network engineering hands-on IP network design and implementation, and telecom/broadband sales and marketing. He has developed solutions-selling programs for technology companies that sell products and solution.
Michael G. Solomon (CISSP, PMP, CISM, GSEC) is a full-time security speaker, consultant, and author who specializes in achieving and maintaining secure IT environments. As an IT professional and consultant since 1987, he has worked on projects for more than 100 major organizations and has authored and contributed to numerous books and training courses. Mr. Solomon is currently working on a PhD in computer science and informatics at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.

Edition details

• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0763790257
• ISBN 13: 9780763790257
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 514