Security Assessment: Case Studies for Implementing the NSA IAM

The National Security Agency's INFOSEC Assessment Methodology (IAM) provides guidelines for performing an analysis of how information is handled within an organization: looking at the systems that store, transfer, and process information. It also analyzes the impact to an organization if there is a loss of integrity, confidentiality, or availability. Security Assessment shows how to do a complete security assessment based on the NSA's guidelines.

Security Assessment also focuses on providing a detailed organizational information technology security assessment using case studies. The Methodology used for the assessment is based on the National Security Agency's (NSA) INFOSEC Assessment Methodology (IAM). Examples will be given dealing with issues related to military organizations, medical issues, critical infrastructure (power generation etc).

Security Assessment is intended to provide an educational and entertaining analysis of an organization, showing the steps of the assessment and the challenges faced during an assessment. It will also provide examples, sample templates, and sample deliverables that readers can take with them to help them be better prepared and make the methodology easier to implement.

• Everything You Need to Know to Conduct a Security Audit of Your Organization
• Step-by-Step Instructions for Implementing the National Security Agency's Guidelines
• Special Case Studies Provide Examples in Healthcare, Education, Infrastructure, and more

Russ Rogers, CISSP, CISM, IAM , is the President and co-founder of Security Horizon, Inc; a veteran owned small business concentrating on information security and based in Colorado Springs. He has over 12 years of security experience in Federal and commercial sectors, including the US Air Force AIA, National Security Agency, and Defense Information Systems Agency. Russ is also the editor of 'The Security Journal' and currently holds a Masters Degree from the University of Maryland in Computer Systems Management.

Greg Miles, Ph.D., CISSP, CISM, IAM, is the Vice President and co-founder of Security Horizon and has over 16 years of technology and information security experience in Federal and commercial sectors. Greg is a United States Air Force Veteran and has served in military and contract support for the National Security Agency, Defense Information Systems Agency, Air Force Space Command, and NASA. Greg holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Management, a Masters Degree in Business Administration, and a Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering.

Ed Fuller, CISSP, GSEC, IAM , has over 26 years of experience in Operations, Tactical, and Computer Information Systems and Security. Ed serves as a Lead Instructor for the National Security Agencies (NSA) Information Assurance Methodology (IAM). Mr. Fuller retired from the United States Navy with over 23 years of distinguished service. Ed possesses a B.S. degree in Information Systems Management, certification in SANS GSEC and CISSP.

Ted Dykstra, CISSP, CCNP, IAM, is a security consultant with Security Horizon with experience in Microsoft Windows and Cisco operating system security. He has 6 years experience in information security for commercial clients and government agencies to include risk assessments, vulnerability analysis, and Certification & Accreditation support.