Managing Catastrophic Loss of Sensitive Data

Offering a structured approach to handling and recovering from a catastrophic data loss, this book will help both technical and non-technical professionals put effective processes in place to secure their business-critical information and provide a roadmap of the appropriate recovery and notification steps when calamity strikes. *Addresses a very topical subject of great concern to security, general IT and business management *Provides a step-by-step approach to managing the consequences of and recovering from the loss of sensitive data. *Gathers in a single place all information about this critical issue, including legal, public relations and regulatory issues

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the 8th International Symposium on Foundations and Practice of Security, FPS 2015, held in Clermont-Ferrand, France, in October 2015. The 12 revised full papers presented together with 8 short papers and 2 keynote talks were carefully reviewed and selected from 58 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on RFID, sensors and secure computation; security policies and biometrics; evaluation of protocols and obfuscation security; spam emails, botnets and malware.

Develop and implement an effective end-to-end security program Today’s complex world of mobile platforms, cloud computing, and ubiquitous data access puts new security demands on every IT professional. Information Security: The Complete Reference, Second Edition (previously titled Network Security: The Complete Reference) is the only comprehensive book that offers vendor-neutral details on all aspects of information protection, with an eye toward the evolving threat landscape. Thoroughly revised and expanded to cover all aspects of modern information security—from concepts to details—this edition provides a one-stop reference equally applicable to the beginner and the seasoned professional. Find out how to build a holistic security program based on proven methodology, risk analysis, compliance, and business needs. You’ll learn how to successfully protect data, networks, computers, and applications. In-depth chapters cover data protection, encryption, information rights management, network security, intrusion detection and prevention, Unix and Windows security, virtual and cloud security, secure application development, disaster recovery, forensics, and real-world attacks and countermeasures. Included is an extensive security glossary, as well as standards-based references. This is a great resource for professionals and students alike. Understand security concepts and building blocks Identify vulnerabilities and mitigate risk Optimize authentication and authorization Use IRM and encryption to protect unstructured data Defend storage devices, databases, and software Protect network routers, switches, and firewalls Secure VPN, wireless, VoIP, and PBX infrastructure Design intrusion detection and prevention systems Develop secure Windows, Java, and mobile applications Perform incident response and forensic analysis

An updated, introductory management book which discusses object oriented data modeling and client server platforms. KEY FEATURES: It explores management and design within the context of the database development life cycle.

Written by a team of top experts, this comprehensive handbook is designed to serve as a "stand-alone" desk reference for those responsible for managing energy costs. For the third edition, nearly every chapter has been revised or totally rewritten to bring in the latest information on each area addressed. The chapter on boilers has been significantly revised to simplify both procedures and calculations. The chapter on lighting has been completely rewritten to include coverage of the latest on lighting and control technologies for lighting systems. The electricity chapter has been expanded to provide a much more thorough examination of induction motor management. Other comprehensive revisions bring coverage fully up to date on HVAC system optimization, building envelope, natural gas purchasing, codes and standards, energy economic analysis, and energy management program organization. New chapters have been added on energy security and reliability, electric and gas utility rate schedules, and indoor air quality.

This book discusses and develops models intended for the reader as a starting point in conceptulizing, planning, integrating, and managing storage capabilities in a distributed environment.

Covering everything from installation and networking essentials, to file system management and details on NIS/NIS+ and DNS servicesthis is the ideal guide for both implementing a Solaris system from scratch and migrating from Windows or Linux. Filled with set-up checklists, command references, and proven examples of advanced administration techniques. This is a hands-on implemetation guide for the latest version of Sun's popular operating environment. The book is also useful for those new to Solaris or migrating from Windows or UNIX.

Completely revised and updated, the 1999 edition of Handbook of Information Security Management reveals the precise nuts and bolts of exactly how to handle all the most challenging security problems. Handbook of Information Security Management provides dozens of case studies and analyses showing your students exactly how to protect systems and data using the latest tools. With Handbook of Information Security Management, your students will learn how to take the offensive in the battle against information security threats by seeing how the experts do it. Handbook of Information Security Management delivers in-depth guidance on: organizing a corporate information security function creating a framework for developing security awareness throughout the company analyzing and managing risk developing a business continuity plan if disaster strikes Zeroing in on latebreaking technical security issues, the book shows your students: proven ways to design and develop secure systems methods to build safeguards into the system upfront, instead of adding them at a later date expert tools and techniques commonly used to create the most secure systems the most effective access controls as well as various models and techniques for user verification and automated intrusion detection and the easiest way to prepare for certification exams administered by the ISC-2 Here your students will find complete information on microcomputer and LAN security, security for the World Wide Web, biometric identification, enterprise security architecture, implementing and managing network-based controls, using cryptography to secure communications and commercial transactions, and much more. In sum, Handbook of Information Security Management 1999 Edition will show your students how to secure systems against all intruders and security threats - no matter where they come from.

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