Information Security and Privacy Quick Reference - by Mike Chapple & Joe Shelley & James Michael Stewart (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

A fast, accurate, and up-to-date desk reference for information security and privacy practitioners everywhere

Information security and privacy roles demand up-to-date knowledge coming from a seemingly countless number of sources, including several certifications--like the CISM, CIPP, and CISSP--legislation and regulations issued by state and national governments, guidance from local and industry organizations, and even international bodies, like the European Union.

The Information Security and Privacy Quick Reference: The Essential Handbook for Every CISO, CSO, and Chief Privacy Officer is an updated, convenient, and accurate desk reference for information privacy practitioners who need fast and easy access to the latest guidance, laws, and standards that apply in their field. This book is the most effective resource for information security professionals who need immediate and correct solutions to common and rarely encountered problems.

An expert team of writers--Joe Shelley, James Michael Stewart, and the bestselling technical author, Mike Chapple--draw on decades of combined technology and education experience to deliver organized and accessible coverage of:

• Security and Privacy Foundations
• Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance
• Security Architecture and Design
• Identity and Access Management
• Data Protection and Privacy Engineering
• Security and Privacy Incident Management
• Network Security and Privacy Protections
• Security Assessment and Testing
• Endpoint and Device Security
• Application Security
• Cryptography Essentials
• Physical and Environmental Security
• Legal and Ethical Considerations
• Threat Intelligence and Cyber Defense
• Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

Information Security and Privacy Quick Reference is a must-have resource for CISOs, CSOs, Chief Privacy Officers, and other information security and privacy professionals seeking a reliable, accurate, and fast way to answer the questions they encounter at work every single day.

From the Back Cover

An up-to-date and comprehensive desk reference for information security and privacy professionals

CISOs, CSOs, Chief Privacy Officers, and other information security and privacy professionals are required to understand and apply legislation and regulations from seemingly countless local, state, national, and international authorities. The information you need every day is contained in an overwhelming number of sources from all over the world.

The Information Security and Privacy Quick Reference is a convenient and straightforward solution to this information overload. The book combines and summarizes the tangle of overlapping technical certification objectives, government guidance, and international standards that you must apply in your day-to-day. It offers comprehensive and concise coverage of information security and privacy topics, organizing it all into easy-to-find and accessible chapters that explain:

• Security and Privacy Foundations
• Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance
• Security Architecture and Design
• Identity and Access Management
• Data Protection and Privacy Engineering
• Cryptography Essentials
• Physical and Environmental Security
• Legal and Ethical Considerations
• Security and Privacy Incident Management
• Network Security and Privacy Protections
• Security Assessment and Testing
• Endpoint and Device Security
• Application Security
• Threat Intelligence and Cyber Defense
• Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

About the Author

Mike Chapple, PhD, CISSP, CISM, CIPP/US, CIPM, and CCSP, is Teaching Professor of Information Technology, Analytics, and Operations at Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business. He is the bestselling author of over 50 technical books. He is also the Faculty Director of the University's Business/Computer Science program.

Joe Shelley, CIPP/US, CIPM, and Security+, is the Vice President for Libraries and Information Technology at Hamilton College in New York. He oversees the information security and privacy programs, IT risk management, business intelligence and analytics, and data governance.

James Michael Stewart, CISSP, CEH, CHFI, ECSA, CND, ECIH, CEI, and CFR, has been writing and training for more than 25 years, with a focus on CISSP, internet security and ethical hacking/penetration testing. He is the author of and contributor to more than 80 books on security certification, Microsoft topics, and network administration.