{"product_id":"9781849287104","title":"Once more unto the Breach: Managing information security in an uncertain world","description":"The role of the information security manager has changed. Have you? \u003cp\u003eThe challenges you face as an information security manager (ISM) have increased enormously since the first edition of \u003cem\u003eOnce more unto the breach\u003c\/em\u003e was published.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWhat seemed exceptional in 2011 is the norm in 2015: vulnerabilities have been experienced across all operating systems, millions of individuals have been affected by data breaches, and countless well-known companies have fallen victim to cyber attacks.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIt’s your duty to ensure that your organisation isn’t next.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe ISM’s information security responsibilities now cover all aspects of the organisation and its operations, and relate to the security of information in all forms, locations and transactions across the organisation – and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopics covered include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProject management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePhysical security\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePassword management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConsumerisation (BYOD)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAudit log management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVulnerability management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCloud computing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncident reporting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePenetration testing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLinking information security with records management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrivacy impact assessments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInternal auditing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this revised edition of \u003cem\u003eOnce more unto the breach\u003c\/em\u003e, Andrea C Simmons uses her extensive experience to provide an important insight into the changing role and responsibilities of the ISM, walking you through a typical ISM’s year and highlighting the challenges and pitfalls of an information security programme.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eOne of the key failures of security change management is that it is perceived as a project instead of a programme , and is therefore mistakenly assumed to have an end. \u003cem\u003eOnce more unto the breach\u003c\/em\u003eexplains why information security is an ongoing process, using the role of project manager on a programme of change to highlight the various incidents and issues that arise on an almost daily basis – and often go unnoticed.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eA major challenge for the ISM is achieving all-important buy-in from their colleagues. \u003cem\u003eOnce more unto the breach\u003c\/em\u003e explains how to express the importance of the tasks you are undertaking in language that executive management will understand. You’ll also discover the importance of having a camera with you at all times.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eFor too long, security has been seen as more of an inhibitor than an enabler. Once more unto the breach is an invaluable resource that will help you improve this perception, and achieve better overall information protection results as a result.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAndrea C Simmons is an information governance specialist with extensive experience in the private and public sectors. She has made significant contributions to the development of standards and industry research, and is currently working on a PhD in information assurance. She writes articles and blogs, and presents at conferences, seminars and workshops. Andrea is a member of many professional bodies and has just been awarded Senior Member status by the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA).\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy this book and understand the latest challenges information security managers face.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IT Governance Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47157367800048,"sku":"9781849287104","price":28.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781849287104_p0.jpg?v=1763752143","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781849287104","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}