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Fundamentals of Information Systems Security

Author(s): David Kim, President and Chief Security Officer, Security Evolutions, Inc., Fairfax, Virginia
Michael G. Solomon, Solomon Consulting Inc.
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  • ISBN-13: 9780763790257
  • ISBN-10:0763790257
  • Paperback    514 pages      © 2012
Price: International Sales $89.95 US List
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Overview

PART OF THE NEW JONES & BARTLETT LEARNING INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY & ASSURANCE SERIES!

Fundamentals of Information System Security provides a comprehensive overview of the essential concepts readers must know as they pursue careers in information systems security. The text opens with a discussion of the new risks, threats, and vulnerabilities associated with the transformation to a digital world, including a look at how business, government, and individuals operate today. Part 2 is adapted from the Official (ISC)2 SSCP Certified Body of Knowledge and presents a high-level overview of each of the seven domains within the System Security Certified Practitioner certification. The book closes with a resource for readers who desire additional material on information security standards, education, professional certifications, and compliance laws. With its practical, conversational writing style and step-by-step examples, this text is a must-have resource for those entering the world of information systems security.

Instructor Materials for Fundamentals of Information System Security include:

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  • Exam Questions
  • Case Scenarios/Handouts
     

About the Series

Visit www.issaseries.com for a complete look at the series!

This book is part of the  Information Systems Security and Assurance Series from Jones and Bartlett Learning. Designed for courses and curriculums in IT Security, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, and Information Systems Security, this series features a comprehensive, consistent treatment of the most current thinking and trends in this critical subject area. These titles deliver fundamental information-security principles packed with real-world applications and examples.  Authored by Certified Information Systems Security Professionals (CISSPs),  they deliver comprehensive information on all aspects of information security. Reviewed word for word by leading technical experts in the field, these books are not just current, but forward-thinking—putting you in the position to solve the cybersecurity challenges not just of today, but of tomorrow, as well. 

 

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  • Provides an overview of the threats and vulnerabilities we encounter in our digital world
  • Discusses the fundamentals of information security systems and privacy
  • Reviews the seven domains within the Systems Security Certified Professional certification
  • Written in an accessible and engaging style
  • Provides real-world examples to help readers understand key concepts
     

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Part  1  The Need for Information Security
  Chapter  1  Information Systems Security
  Chapter  2  Changing the Way People and Businesses do Business
  Chapter  3  Malicious Attacks, Threats, and Vulnerabilities
  Chapter  4  The Drivers of Information Security Business
Part  2  The Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP®) Professional Certification from (ISC)2
  Chapter  5  Access Controls
  Chapter  6  Security Operations and Administration
  Chapter  7  Auditing, Testing, and Monitoring
  Chapter  8  Risk, Response, and Recovery
  Chapter  9  Cryptography
  Chapter  10  Networks and Communications
  Chapter  11  Malicious Code and Activity
Part  3  Information Security Standards, Education, Certification, and Laws
  Chapter  12  Information Security Standards
  Chapter  13  Information Security Education and Training
  Chapter  14  Information Security Professional Certifications
  Chapter  15  US Compliance Laws
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David Kim-President and Chief Security Officer, Security Evolutions, Inc., Fairfax, Virginia

David Kim is president and chief security officer for Security Evolutions, Inc. (SEI), located outside Washington, D.C., in Fairfax, Virginia. SEI provides IT security training and consulting services for organizations around the world. SEI has specific expertise and experience in VoIP and SIP layered security solutions where privacy data may encompass both data and voice communications. Mr. Kim’s IT and IT security experience encompasses more than 20 years of technical engineering, technical management, and sales and marketing management. This experience includes LAN/WAN, internetworking, enterprise network management, and IT security for voice, video, and data networking infrastructures. Previously, Mr. Kim was chief operating officer of (ISC)2 Institute located in Vienna, Virginia, where he was responsible for content development, educational products, and educational delivery for (ISC)2 (www.isc2.org) and its IT security professional certifications.

Michael G. Solomon-Solomon Consulting Inc.

Michael G. Solomon, CISSP, CISM, TICSA, is a full-time security speaker, consultant, and trainer, and a former college instructor who specializes in development and assessment security topics. As an IT professional and consultant since 1987, he has worked on projects or trained for over 60 major companies and organizations including EarthLink, Nike Corporation, Lucent Technologies, BellSouth, UPS, the U.S. Coast Guard, and Norrell. From 1998 until 2001, he was an instructor in the Kennesaw State University’s Computer Science and Information Sciences (CSIS) department, where he taught courses on software project management, C++ programming, computer organization and architecture, and data communications. Michael has an M.S. in Mathematics and Computer Science from Emory University (1998), and a B.S. in Computer Science from Kennesaw State University (1987). He has also contributed to various security certification books for LANWrights, including TICSA Training Guide (Que 2002) and an accompanying Instructor Resource Kit (Que 2002), CISSP Study Guide (Sybex 2003), as well as Security+ Training Guide (Que 2003). Michael authored and provided the on-camera delivery of LearnKey’s CISSP Prep e-Learning course.

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