- Hardcover: 352 pages
- Publisher: Kogan Page Ltd (28 Jun 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0749438452
- ISBN-13: 978-0749438456
- Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15.2 x 2.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,202,215 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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It is reported that 60 per cent of organizations have suffered a data security breach in the past two years and 43 per cent of those that have sensitive or critical information have suffered an extremely serious one. With the growing importance of IT to both internal systems and external e-commerce, this may be alarming but perhaps not surprising. What is surprising is that, up until very recently, data security has been seen as the province of the IT department rather than, as it should be, a key board-room issue for the e-commerce age. The Turnbull report has focused interest in this issue by setting out how directors of listed companies must comply with the UK's Combined Code requirements in respect of internal controls including both financial, risk management and operational - specifically operational from an IT perspective. By underlining the importance of IT Governance as a critical aspect of Corporate Governance the report establishes "best practice" for any organization both public and private, large and small. The development of IT governance - which recognizes the convergence between business management and IT management - makes it essential for managers at all levels of the organization to adopt "best practice" in information security. By taking on BS 7799 or ISO 17799 organizations can be certain that they are doing this. This handbook guides managers through the maze of issues involved in effective information security management and shows how to introduce reliable management controls. In so doing, it also goes into detail through the process of achieving BS or ISO certification. It is a resource for directors and senior managers in organizations of all sorts and sizes but particularly those with well-developed internal IT systems and those focused on e-commerce. Coverage includes: why is information security necessary?; the Combined Code and the Turnbull Report; BS 7799 - Benefits of certification; information security management; information security policy and scope; the risk assessment and statement of applicability; security of third party access and outsourcing; asset classification and control; personnel security; physical and environmental security; equipment security; general security controls; communications and operations management; controls against malicious software (malware); and housekeeping, network management and media handling.
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IT Governance is an increasingly important topic for business leaders. There are a number of components to a full blown IT governance framework, but it is clear from our continuing field work that the first major step to creating an effective framework is to implement an Information Security Management System that is capable of BS 7799 accreditation. We have set up a web site, itgovernance.co.uk, and a consultancy company, IT Governance Ltd, that supports organisations that want more practical support to implement the suggestions contained in the book. The book, though, continues to be the best starting point for anyone who wants to tackle this increasingly important area.
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This review is from: IT Governance: Data Security and BS 7799/ISO 17799 - A Manager's Guide to Effective Information Security (Hardcover)
What's this Governance buzzword on everyone's lips these days? Well, it means doing things according to Best Practice. So what's this Best Practice buzzword on everyone's lips these days? Well, it about Governance . . .That's about as far as you'll get doing your research unless you find a proper straight forward explanation, one that does not aspire to ivory tower greatness. One that is not an aloof directive from on high, not a book of commandments. So far, the only one I've come across is this one. Put simply, "governance" means being truly in touch with your organisation's information, where it comes from, how good it is, who gets to use it, how you look after it, and why it needs to be sheltered from the ravages of contemporary information exploitation. So far I've read about 9,500 pages on this subject, and the very best 300 are those in this publication. When you're on a road late at night, after an 18 hour drive, and you come to the Magic Roundabout, all you want is a sign that says "This way to Services". Calder & Watkins are that signboard, get out of the traffic, and into the Services, rest your brain, then get on with it. You'll be so glad you did. PS: Alan & Steve, make sure the cheque's in the mail . . .
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