Information Security Policies Procedures And Standards A Practitioner's Reference | Forensics & Homeland Security

Information Security Policies Procedures and Standards: A Practitioner's Reference gives you a blueprint on how to develop effective information security policies and procedures. It uses standards such as NIST 800-53 ISO 27001 and COBIT and regulations such as HIPAA and PCI DSS as the foundation for the content. Highlighting key terminology policy development concepts and methods and suggested document structures it includes examples checklists sample policies and procedures guidelines and a synopsis of the applicable standards. The author explains how and why procedures are developed and implemented rather than simply provide information and examples. This is an important distinction because no two organizations are exactly alike; therefore no two sets of policies and procedures are going to be exactly alike. This approach provides the foundation and understanding you need to write effective policies procedures and standards clearly and concisely. Developing policies and procedures may seem to be an overwhelming task. However by relying on the material presented in this book adopting the policy development techniques and examining the examples the task will not seem so daunting. You can use the discussion material to help sell the concepts which may be the most difficult aspect of the process. Once you have completed a policy or two you will have the courage to take on even more tasks. Additionally the skills you acquire will assist you in other areas of your professional and private life such as expressing an idea clearly and concisely or creating a project plan. |Information Security Policies Procedures and Standards A Practitioner's Reference | Forensics & Homeland Security