The Official (ISC)2 CISSP CBK Reference - Hardcover

Warsinske, John

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1119423341 ISBN 13: 9781119423348

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2019

Synopsis

The only official, comprehensive reference guide to the CISSP

All new for 2019 and beyond, this is the authoritative common body of knowledge (CBK) from (ISC)2 for information security professionals charged with designing, engineering, implementing, and managing the overall information security program to protect organizations from increasingly sophisticated attacks. Vendor neutral and backed by (ISC)2, the CISSP credential meets the stringent requirements of ISO/IEC Standard 17024.

This CBK covers the new eight domains of CISSP with the necessary depth to apply them to the daily practice of information security. Written by a team of subject matter experts, this comprehensive reference covers all of the more than 300 CISSP objectives and sub-objectives in a structured format with:

·    Common and good practices for each objective

·    Common vocabulary and definitions

·    References to widely accepted computing standards

·    Highlights of successful approaches through case studies

Whether you've earned your CISSP credential or are looking for a valuable resource to help advance your security career, this comprehensive guide offers everything you need to apply the knowledge of the most recognized body of influence in information security.

About this title

From the Back Cover

"The opportunity has never been greater for dedicated men and women to carve out a meaningful career and make a difference in their organizations. The CISSP CBK will be your constant companion in protecting and securing the critical data assets of your organization that will serve you for years to come."
– David Shearer, CISSP, CEO of (ISC)2

Information security professionals play a pivotal role in protecting the essential fabric of business, finance, communications, and virtually all aspects of 21st century daily life. This all-new, authoritative Common Body of Knowledge (CBK®) from (ISC)2 provides a resource for IT professionals who are designing, engineering, implementing, and managing information security programs to protect their organizations from increasingly sophisticated attacks.

With exhaustive coverage of all eight domains of CISSP, this book provides a comprehensive guide to applying these principles in everyday practice. The 300+ CISSP objectives and sub-objectives are covered in a format that supplies common practices for each, a common lexicon with definitions, and appropriate references to both widely accepted computing standards and case studies that highlight successful approaches to problems. Written and reviewed by a team of highly knowledgeable CISSPs representing a variety of organizations and roles, it explains and defines all things related to CISSP.

Explored in depth are Security and Risk Management, Asset Security, Security Engineering, Communications and Network Security, Identity and Asset Management, Security Assessment and Testing, Security Operations, and Software Development Security. From understanding essential security concepts to the exercise of due care, legal compliance, professional ethics, and practical defense against an ever-growing variety of attacks, this book constitutes a vital reference that will serve you well throughout your career.

About the Author

This common body of knowledge is written and reviewed by a collection of experienced CISSP experts from a range of information security roles and organizations.

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 1119423341
• ISBN 13: 9781119423348
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 898