The Information Systems Security Officer's Guide
Establishing and Managing an Information Protection Program
- 1st Edition - May 4, 1998
- Latest edition
- Author: Gerald L. Kovacich
- Language: English
The information systems security (infosec) profession is one of the fastest growing professions today, which has caused an ever-increasing need and demand for training of security… Read more
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The information systems security (infosec) profession is one of the fastest growing professions today, which has caused an ever-increasing need and demand for training of security professionals. With the advent of email and the Internet and their wide uses as methods of conducting business, a growing amount of emphasis is being placed on infosec.This valuable guide presents a straight-forward business approach to the topics needed for the infosec professional. Covering a broad range of topics, beginning with defining the position of the information systems security officer (ISSO), to establishing and managing an infosec program, the author writes from over 14 years of research and experience. Each chapter ends with thought-provoking questions for use by the instructor.
* Total systems approach* Straightforward, easy-to-read, non-technical writing
Undergrad courses on security and computer security, security managers, computer security professionals
Understanding the Information World Environment; Understanding the Business and Management Environment; The Corporation Incorporated; ISSO Career Development; How to Market Yourself as an ISSO; The ISSO's Position, Duties, and Responsibilities; The InfoSec Strategic, Tactical, and Annual Plans; Establishing an InfoSec Program and Organization Determining and Establishing InfoSec Functions; Metrics Management; Annual Reevaluation and Future Plans; 21st Century Challenges for the ISSO
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: May 4, 1998
- Language: English
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Gerald L. Kovacich
Dr. Gerald L. Kovacich has more than 40 years of experience in industrial, business and government security, investigations, information systems security, and information warfare, both in the U.S. Government as a special agent, in international corporations, and subsequently as an international consultant and lecturer. He retired as the Information Warfare Technologist, Northrop Grumman Corporation to pursue a career as an international consultant, lecturer and writer.
Affiliations and expertise
Security consultant, lecturer, and author, Oak Harbor, WA, USA