Information Assurance : Surviving in the Information Environment

This work examines why organizations need to take information assurance seriously - and covers the business, legal, and technical knowledge needed to do so. It bridges the gap between information security as a technical concept and information security as a business concept, and helps IS managers to manage security effectively so as to facilitate business processes and develop competitive advantage. Key topics include: the role of the corporate security officer; corporate cybercrime; electronic commerce and the global marketplace; cryptography; international standards, policies and security acts. Written primarily as a reference for IS managers who need help in dealing with day-to-day security issues, this book should also provide valuable reading for project managers, IT strategists, business managers and postgraduate students on conversion, Advanced Information Systems and MBA Management courses.