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Description: International IT Governance is the definitive guide to new legislation and practice for information security professionals and executives with an interest in business, regulatory compliance and IT management. Exploring the use of ISO/IEC 27001, the single global standard for information security best practice, this book is a key resource for forward-looking executives and managers in organizations of all sizes, and charts critical issues in today`s information economy.
Key content includes:
¢ the development of IT governance;
¢ new regulation and its implications for business;
¢ the intellectual capital value of the "information economy" and its impact on commercial viability and profitability;
¢ global threats and vulnerabilities for networked organizations;
¢ project-managing a successful ISO 27001 implementation.
Access to downloadable templates from a dedicated website is also provided. International IT Governance is essential reading in understanding how best to deal with information security risks.
Contents: Introduction ¢ Why is information security necessary? ¢ Sarbanes“Oxley and regulatory compliance ¢ Information security standards ¢ Organizing information security ¢ Information security policy and scope ¢ The risk assessment and Statement of Applicability ¢ External parties ¢ Asset management ¢ Human resources security ¢ Physical and environmental security ¢ Equipment security ¢ Communications and operations management ¢ Controls against malicious software (malware) and back-ups ¢ Network security management and media handling ¢ Exchanges of information ¢ Electronic commerce services ¢ E-mail and internet use ¢ Access control ¢ Network access control ¢ Operating system access control ¢ Application access control and teleworking ¢ Systems acquisition, development and maintenance ¢ Cryptographic controls ¢ Security in development and support processes ¢ Monitoring and information security incident management ¢ Business continuity management ¢ Compliance ¢ The ISO/IEC 27001 audit
About the Authorss: Alan Calder is a founder“director of IT Governance Ltd, which provides IT governance and information security services through its website www.itgovernance.co.uk. He is a member of the DNV Certification Services Certification Committee, which certifies compliance with international standards including ISO 27001.
Steve Watkins is Head of Corporate Services at HMCPSI and was Head of Operations and Quality at Focus. He was previously Quality Manager at Business Link.
Target Audience: International IT Governance is the definitive guide to new legislation and practice for information security professionals and executives with an interest in business, regulatory compliance and IT management.
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Prices are subject to change without prior notice. ISBN 9780749452605
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Pages : 384
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