Principles of Information Security by Michael E. Whitman and Herbert J. Mattord (2011, Paperback)

Synopsis
Principles of Information Security (2011), by Whitman and Mattord, features innovative content in technological methodologies. This Whitman and Mattord book offers a complete explanation, including a historical overview of the subject, discussions on risk management, security technology, etc. Globally recognized standards and bodies of knowledge are provided by this book on information security to guide the students. The Principles of Information Security (2011) book explains how this subject is a management issue that technology alone cannot solve. Principles of Information Security (2011) prepares students to know that this issue has key economic consequences that the management is responsible of. Authors of this book on information security are Michael Whitman, a professor of Information Systems in the Computer Science and Information Systems department at Kennesaw State University, while Herbert Mattord recently completed 24 years of IT industry.

With revised contents, technology and methodologies, Principles of Information Security (2011) takes its readers through the field of information security. This Whitman and Mattord textbook discusses crucial issues and concepts such as risk management and security technology, current certification information, etc. For a stronger ‘business decision-making’ skill building, this technical book is one of the best texts available. The content of this Whitman and Mattord textbook is taken from standard content-driven resources, ensuring that the students get precise knowledge of the subject. Michael E. Whitman, one of the authors of this technical book, is a Professor of Information Systems and Security in the CSIS Department at Kennesaw State University while the other author of Principles of Information Security (2011), Herbert J. Mattord, is a faculty at Kennesaw State University, with 24 years of experience in Information technologies.

Key Details
Author:	Michael E. Whitman, Herbert J. Mattord
Language:	English
Publisher:	Course Technology PTR
Format:	Paperback
ISBN-10:	1111138214
ISBN-13:	9781111138219

Additional Details
Edition Number:	4

Size
Length:	617 pages
Thickness:	1 in
Weight:	34.4 oz

Publisher's Note
The fourth edition of Principles of Information Security explores the field of information security and assurance with updated content including new innovations in technology and methodologies. Readers will revel in the comprehensive coverage that includes a historical overview of information security, discussions on risk management and security technology, current certification information, and more. The text builds on internationally recognized standards and bodies of knowledge to provide the knowledge and skills students need for their future roles as business decision-makers. Information security in the modern organization is a management issue which technology alone cannot answer; it is a problem that has important economic consequences for which management will be held accountable. Readers can feel confident that they are using a standards-based, content-driven resource to prepare for their work in the field.