Security Policies and Procedures: Principles and Practices [Paperback]

Sari Greene (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 28, 2005 | ISBN-10: 0131866915 | ISBN-13: 978-0131866911

Security Policies and Procedures: Principles and Practices was created to teach information security policies and procedures and provide students with hands-on practice developing a security policy.This book provides an introduction to security policy, coverage of information security regulation and framework, and policies specific to industry sectors, including financial, healthcare and small business.

Product Details

• Paperback: 608 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall (July 28, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131866915
• ISBN-13: 978-0131866911
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for a difficult subject, October 21, 2009

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mrobinson52 (Michigan) - See all my reviews

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This book was not only required for a class where we had to write a security policy for the term paper, I am using it for my Senior Capstone project security policy. I do not find the book wordy, as another reviewer has said. Security Policy is not that thrilling a topic, but it is necessary if you are going to be in Security Management. I do hope, however, that this book will be updated soon. Some of the info, such as all the references to ISO 17799 need to be updated to the newer ISO 27001. Much has changed in the security field since this book came out in 2006. But overall, a very helpful book if you have to actually write policies.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not impressed, January 21, 2008

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This book is a requiremenet for a class I am taking and I find it extremly superflous and wordy. The author needs to understand that students need to have information presented in a concise manner.

I will most definitely be suggesting that this book be removed from the required reading when I do my course evaluation.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent textbook, November 16, 2010

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This is the first textbook that I've actually enjoyed reading! It's not John Grisham, of course; but, unlike most textbooks, the material is actually practical and informative and not overly dull.

Greene covers a full overview of security policies and general security procedures. Because the text is not particularly technical, its audience shouldn't be limited to IT or security people. It is a great resource for any manager of a small business or professional office who wants to be sure his/her office is doing whatever is necessary to keep their information secure.