Securing E-Business Systems A Guide for Managers and Executives [Hardcover]

The essential guide to e-business security for managers and IT professionals
Securing E-Business Systems provides business managers and executives with an overview of the components of an effective e-business infrastructure, the areas of greatest risk, and best practices safeguards. It outlines a security strategy that allows the identification of new vulnerabilities, assists in rapid safeguard deployment, and provides for continuous safeguard evaluation and modification. The book thoroughly outlines a proactive and evolving security strategy and provides a methodology for ensuring that applications are designed with security in mind. It discusses emerging liabilities issues and includes security best practices, guidelines, and sample policies. This is the bible of e-business security.
Timothy Braithwaite (Columbus, MD) is Deputy Director of Information Assurance Programs for Titan Corporation. He has managed data centers, software projects, systems planning, and budgeting organizations, and has extensive experience in project and acquisition management. He is also the author of Y2K Lessons Learned (Wiley: 0-471-37308-7).Preface.

Chapter 1 Electronic Business Systems Security.

Introduction.

How Is E-Business Security Defined?

Can E-Business Security Be Explained More Simply?

Is E-Business Security Really Such a Big Deal?

Is E-Business Security More Important Than Other Information Technology Initiatives?

How Does an Organization Get Started?

Instead of Playing Catch-Up, What Should an Organization Be Doing to Design E-Business Systems That Are Secure in the First Place?

Chapter 2 E-Business Systems and Infrastructure Support Issues.

Introduction.

E-Business Defined.