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Information Risk Management: A practitioner's guide - Softcover

Sutton, David

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9781780172651: Information Risk Management: A practitioner's guide
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1780172656 ISBN 13: 9781780172651
Publisher: BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, 2014

Synopsis

Information risk management (IRM) is about identifying, assessing and prioritising risks to keep information secure and available. This accessible book is a practical guide to understanding the principles of IRM and developing a strategic approach to an IRM programme. It also includes a chapter on applying IRM in the public sector. It is the only textbook for the BCS Practitioner Certificate in Information Risk Management.

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About the Author

David Sutton's career in IT spans nearly 50 years and includes voice and data networking, information security and critical information infrastructure protection. He delivers an annual lecture on business continuity at Royal Holloway University of London from where he holds an MSc in Information Security. He is also a co-author of Information Security Management Principles (2nd edition).

Review

Anyone wishing to become an InfoSec risk management practitioner MUST purchase this book. David has produced an extremely useful and readable book for those entering this discipline and indeed those practitioners wishing to have an invaluable reference resource sitting on their bookshelf. I highly recommended it.--John Hughes "Director, SecID Consultants "

This book is a well written and illustrated throughout, covering the subject area to a sufficient level of detail for both novices and experienced practitioners requiring a refresher. A very practical and complete guide to managing risks within an organisation.--Mehmet Hurer

Information is the 21st century's new gold and protecting such a volatile asset is a tremendous challenge. This book provides many keys to understanding important concepts and possible approaches for mitigating the associated risks.--Lionel Dupré "Networks and Information Security Expert at ENISA "

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Publisher
BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
Publication date
2014
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1780172656
ISBN 13 
9781780172651
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
242
Rating
  • 4.08 out of 5 stars
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