Alan Calder, Steve G Watkins

IT Governance (eBook, ePUB)

An international guide to data security and ISO 27001/ISO 27002

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In the modern digital landscape, information security has never been more critical. This book introduces readers to the essential components of IT governance, focusing on frameworks like ISO 27001 and strategies for managing risks in today's complex information economy. The content explores key topics like cybersecurity, risk management, information security policies, and compliance with international standards. As you progress, you'll learn to navigate the challenges of organizing and maintaining a secure IT environment, with insights into compliance regulations, security frameworks, and governance codes. The book provides hands-on guidance on applying security controls, setting up robust information security policies, and evaluating risks. Real-world scenarios and practical applications ensure the knowledge gained is immediately applicable to professional environments. The journey culminates in an understanding of how to integrate IT governance within an organization. You'll learn to assess vulnerabilities, implement risk management strategies, and ensure that security measures align with both business goals and regulatory requirements. The book equips readers with the tools needed to strengthen IT systems against evolving threats and to stay ahead in the information security landscape.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Packt Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 486
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. Juli 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781806383542
• Artikelnr.: 75561224

Autorenporträt

Alan Calder founded IT Governance Ltd in 2002 and began working full-time for the company in 2007. He is now Group CEO of GRC International Group PLC, the AIM-listed company that owns IT Governance Ltd. Before this, Alan had a number of roles including CEO of Business Link London City Partners (a government agency focused on helping growing businesses to develop) from 1995 to 1998, CEO of Focus Central London (a training and enterprise council) from 1998 to 2001, and CEO of Wide Learning (a supplier of e-learning) from 2001 to 2003 and the Outsourced Training Company (2005). He was also chairman of CEME (a public-private sector skills partnership) from 2006 to 2011. Alan is an acknowledged international cyber security guru and a leading author on information security and IT governance issues. He has been involved in the development of a wide range of information security management training courses that have been accredited by ITBITGQ (International Board for IT Governance Qualifications). Alan has consulted for clients in the UK and abroad, and is a regular media commentator and speaker.

Inhaltsangabe

Chapter
01: Why is information security necessary?; Chapter
02: The UK combined code, the FRC risk guidance and Sarbanes
Oxley; Chapter
03: ISO27001; Chapter
04: Organizing information security; Chapter
05: Information security policy and scope; Chapter
06: The risk assessment and Statement of Applicability; Chapter
07: Mobile devices; Chapter
08: Human resources security; Chapter
09: Asset management; Chapter
10: Media handling; Chapter
11: Access control; Chapter
12: User access management; Chapter
13: System and application access control; Chapter
14: Cryptography; Chapter
15: Physical and environmental security; Chapter
16: Equipment security; Chapter
17: Operations security; Chapter
18: Controls against malicious software (malware); Chapter
19: Communications management; Chapter
20: Exchanges of information; Chapter
21: System acquisition, development and maintenance; Chapter
22: Development and support processes; Chapter
23: Supplier relationships; Chapter
24: Monitoring and information security incident management; Chapter
25: Business and information security continuity management; Chapter
26: Compliance; Chapter
27: The ISO27001 audit