About this product

Product Identifiers

PublisherElsevier Science & Technology

ISBN-100124202314

ISBN-139780124202313

eBay Product ID (ePID)202801010

Product Key Features

Number of Pages408 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameMeasuring and Managing Information Risk : a Fair Approach

Publication Year2014

SubjectIndustrial Management, Decision-Making & Problem Solving, Security / General, Information Management

TypeTextbook

AuthorJack Freund, Jack jones

Subject AreaComputers, Business & Economics

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Length9.2 in

Item Width7.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2014-033431

Dewey Edition23

Reviews"...informative and insightful--and surprisingly engaging. Using examples, anecdotes, and metaphors, the writers keep this educational work from becoming difficult... Professionals new to thorough information risk analysis or using more simplified approaches will find this book extremely useful." --Security Management, "...informative and insightful-and surprisingly engaging. Using examples, anecdotes, and metaphors, the writers keep this educational work from becoming difficult... Professionals new to thorough information risk analysis or using more simplified approaches will find this book extremely useful." --Security Management

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal658.4/78

Table Of ContentChapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Basic Risk Concepts Chapter 3: The FAIR Risk Ontology Chapter 4: FAIR Terminology Chapter 5: Measurement Chapter 6: Analysis Process Chapter 7: Interpreting Results Chapter 8: Risk Analysis Examples Chapter 9: Thinking about Risk Scenarios Using FAIR Chapter 10: Common Mistakes Chapter 11: Controls Chapter 12: Risk Management Chapter 13: Information Security Metrics Chapter 14: Implementing Risk Management

SynopsisUsing the factor analysis of information risk (FAIR) methodology developed over ten years and adopted by corporations worldwide, Measuring and Managing Information Risk provides a proven and credible framework for understanding, measuring, and analyzing information risk of any size or complexity. Intended for organizations that need to either build a risk management program from the ground up or strengthen an existing one, this book provides a unique and fresh perspective on how to do a basic quantitative risk analysis. Covering such key areas as risk theory, risk calculation, scenario modeling, and communicating risk within the organization, Measuring and Managing Information Risk helps managers make better business decisions by understanding their organizational risk., Using the factor analysis of information risk (FAIR) methodology developed over ten years and adopted by corporations worldwide, Measuring and Managing Information Risk provides a proven and credible framework for understanding, measuring, and analyzing information risk of any size or complexity. Intended for organizations that need to either build a risk management program from the ground up or strengthen an existing one, this book provides a unique and fresh perspective on how to do a basic quantitative risk analysis. Covering such key areas as risk theory, risk calculation, scenario modeling, and communicating risk within the organization, Measuring and Managing Information Risk helps managers make better business decisions by understanding their organizational risk. Uses factor analysis of information risk (FAIR) as a methodology for measuring and managing risk in any organization. Carefully balances theory with practical applicability and relevant stories of successful implementation. Includes examples from a wide variety of businesses and situations presented in an accessible writing style.

LC Classification NumberHD61