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Description: In the information economy, data has huge value to individuals, businesses and villains alike. All organizations are threatened and vulnerable. A Business Guide to Information Security explains to directors and managers the vital issues from adware, hackers and phishing to spyware, viruses and zombies-facing organizations of every type and size, and helps them to take control of a subject that is critical to their survival. Full of clear, practical and straightforward advice, the author helps readers ensure that:
¢ IT security is business-driven
¢ Information security is cost-effective
¢ Business data risks are managed
¢ Legal and regulatory compliance is assured
Contents: Threats and compliance ¢ Threats ¢ Compliance, regulatory and legal issues ¢ Information security ¢ Benefits of taking action ¢ Simply essential ¢ Overview ¢ Risks and controls ¢ Risk assessment, impact and risk management ¢ The SOHO Internet Highway Code ¢ The 10 rules of the SOHO Internet Highway Code ¢ Implementation guidance ¢ The Infosec Basics for Business ¢ Introduction ¢ The 14 Infosec Basics for Business ¢ Implementation guidance ¢ Essentials for smaller organizations ¢ Characteristics ¢ Implementation issues ¢ Smaller not-for-profit organizations ¢ Essentials for larger organizations ¢ Threats, vulnerabilities and impacts ¢ Characteristics ¢ Implementation issues ¢ UK public sector organizations ¢ Essentials for wireless networking ¢ Wireless networking ¢ Wireless technology ¢ Risks ¢ Recommended actions ¢ Teleworking ¢ Essentials for e-commerce ¢ Threats and vulnerabilities ¢ Information publication ¢ Transactional security ¢ Website security ¢ Legal and regulatory essentials ¢ Introduction ¢ Data Protection Act 1998 ¢ Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 ¢ Freedom of Information Act 2000 ¢ Computer Misuse Act 1990 ¢ Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 ¢ Electronic Communications Act 2000 ¢ Human Rights Act 1998 ¢ Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 ¢ Intellectual property rights ¢ The ABC glossary of information security and related terms ¢ Appendix 1: Further reading ¢ Appendix 2: Useful websites ¢ Index.
About the Author: Alan Calder, founder director of IT Governance Ltd, led one of the first organizations to achieve BS7799. His 30-year international management carrer, at CEO and director level in both the private and public sectors, has increasingly focused on the challange of making information security as simple and as natural as household security. He is the author of IT Governance and Corporate Governance (both published by Kogan Page).
Target Audience: Directors, managers, business professionals, computer professionals, general public.
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Prices are subject to change without prior notice. ISBN 9780749447670
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Pages : 295
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