This edition's balanced focus addresses all aspects of information security, rather than simply offering a technical control perspective. This overview explores important terms and examines what is needed to manage an effective information security program. A new module details incident response and detection strategies. In addition, current, relevant updates highlight the latest practices in security operations as well as legislative issues, information management toolsets, digital forensics and the most recent policies and guidelines that correspond to federal and international standards. MindTap digital resources offer interactive content to further strength your success as a business decision-maker.

Table of Contents are as follows: Introduction to Information Security. The Need for Security. Legal, Ethical, and Professional Issues in Information Security, Security Management, Incident Response and Contingency Planning, Risk Management, Security Technology: Firewalls, VPNs, and Wireless, Security Technology: Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems and Other Security Tools, Cryptography, Implementing Information Security, Security and Personnel., Information Security Maintenance.