In today's interconnected world, information is the lifeblood of organizations, and ensuring its confidentiality, integrity, and availability is paramount. "Mastering Information Assurance" provides you with the essential knowledge, practical insights, and proven strategies to safeguard digital assets against a wide range of threats. Authored by esteemed expert Kris Hermans, this definitive guide covers the diverse aspects of information assurance, from risk assessment to incident response, enabling you to navigate the complex landscape of information security.
With "Mastering Information Assurance" as your guide, you'll gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to protect and secure digital assets against ever-evolving threats. Whether you're starting your journey in information security or seeking to enhance your expertise, this comprehensive guide will empower you to become a master of information assurance.
Mastering information assurance
1.Introduction to Information Assurance
1.1.What is Information Assurance?
1.2.Historical Perspective
1.3.Importance of Information Assurance2.Information Assurance Principles
2.1.Confidentiality
2.2.Integrity
2.3.Availability
2.4.Non-repudiation
2.5.Authenticity3.Information Assurance and Risk Management
3.1.Risk Analysis and Management
3.2.Identifying Threats and Vulnerabilities
3.3.Information Assurance Controls4.Legal, Ethical, and Professional Issues in Information Assurance
4.1.Regulatory Requirements
4.2.Ethical Practices in Information Assurance
4.3.Professional Certification in Information Assurance5.Designing a Secure System
5.1.Information Assurance in System Design
5.2.Secure System Development Life Cycle
5.3.Security Architecture and Models6.Network Security
6.1.Network Infrastructure
6.2.Network Defence Techniques
6.3.Firewalls and Intrusion Detection Systems7.Computer and Software Security
7.1.Computer System Security
7.2.Software and Application Security
7.3.Malware and Attacks8.Data Security
8.1.Data Classification and Control
8.2.Data Encryption
8.3.Cloud and Big Data Security9.Physical and Operational Security
9.1.Physical Security Measures
9.2.Operational Security Measures
9.3.Personnel Security10.Information Assurance Policies, Procedures, and Awareness
10.1.Policies and Procedures
10.2.Training and Awareness Programs
10.3.Incident Response and Recovery11.Emerging Trends in Information Assurance
11.1.AI and Machine Learning in Information Assurance
11.2.Cyber Threat Intelligence
11.3.Blockchain and Information Assurance12.Future of Information Assurance
12.1.Predicting Future Threats
12.2.Evolution of Information Assurance Practices
12.3.Strategies for Continuous Assurance13.About the author