CISSP Guide to Security Essentials / Edition 2

by Peter Gregory

Overview

CISSP GUIDE TO SECURITY ESSENTIALS, Second Edition, provides complete, focused coverage to prepare students and professionals alike for success on the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification exam. The text opens with an overview of the current state of information security, including relevant legislation and standards, before proceeding to explore all ten CISSP domains in great detail, from security architecture and design to access control and cryptography. Each chapter opens with a brief review of relevant theory and concepts, followed by a strong focus on real-world applications and learning tools designed for effective exam preparation, including key terms, chapter summaries, study questions, hands-on exercises, and case projects. Developed by the author of more than 30 books on information securitythe Second Edition of this trusted text has been updated to reflect important new developments in technology and industry practices, providing an accurate guide to the entire CISSP common body of knowledge.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781285060422
Publisher:	Cengage Learning
Publication date:	12/03/2014
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	560
Product dimensions:	7.30(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

Peter H. Gregory, CISSP, CISA, CRISC, C|CISO, CCSK, QSA, has over 25 years of experience in virtually every role in business IT organizations, including work in government, financial services, non-profit, telecommunications, SAAS, and retail. He is the author of more than 30 books on security and technology, and the technical editor for more than 20 additional books. Gregory sits on the board of advisors and is the lead instructor for the University of Washington certificate program in information systems security, and he is a lecturer at the university's NSA-certified certificate program in information security and risk management. He is also a member of the executive steering board for the SecureWorld Expo Conference, and the board of advisors for PaymentGear. A founding member of the Pacific CISO Forum, Gregory is a graduate of the FBI Citizens' Academy. He studied electrical engineering and computer science at the University of Nevada, Reno, and is the director of strategic services a national consulting firm.

Table of Contents

Introduction. 1. Information Security and Risk Management. 2. Access Controls. 3. Software Development Security. 4. Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery. 5. Cryptography. 6. Legal Regulations, Compliance, and Investigations. 7. Security Operations. 8. Physical and Environmental Security. 9. Security Architecture and Design. 10. Telecommunications and Network Security. Appendix A: Ten Domains of CISSP. Appendix B: (ISC) Code of Ethics. Appendix C: The CISSP Exam. Glossary. Index.

Editorial Reviews

"The text is organized the BOK (Body of Knowledge), which is logical. The text is explained up front and then proceeds to develop the topics as outlined. It is easy to follow and comprehensive—well written.The pedagogical materials are well thought out. The author has a good sense of how to bring students along in their understanding. All of the tools I would look for as an instructor are there. I like the glossaries—learning terminology is half the battle in understanding this discipline.Excellently written. The author is clear, concise, has organized the material well—I like this book!"

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