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Information Security Risk Analysis, Second Edition - Hardcover

Peltier, Thomas R.

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9780849333460: Information Security Risk Analysis, Second Edition

Synopsis

Information Security Risk Analysis, Second Edition enables CIOs, CSOs, and MIS managers to understand when, why, and how risk assessments and analyses can be conducted effectively. This book discusses the principle of risk management and its three key elements: risk analysis, risk assessment, and vulnerability assessment. It examines the differences between quantitative and qualitative risk assessment, and details how various types of qualitative risk assessment can be applied to the assessment process. The text offers a thorough discussion of recent changes to FRAAP and the need to develop a pre-screening method for risk assessment and business impact analysis.

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Review

"Introduces risk analysis techniques that can be used to identify and quantify both accidental and malicious threats to computer systems within an organization." -Sci Tech Book News, Vol. 25, No. 3, September 2001 "This book has radically influenced my approach to security risk managementFrom the beginning this book grabs your attentionif you purchase this book for the tables and checklists alone you would be getting a bargainIf you perform security risk analysis, or business continuity or disaster recovery planning this book is 'must reading'earns a solid 5 stars and Mr. Peltier earns my gratitude for showing me a better way." --Mike Tarrani, on Amazon.com

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