Information Security Risk Analysis, Third Edition / Edition 3
by Thomas R. Peltier

ISBN: 1439839565
ISBN-13: 9781439839560
Edition: 3
Pub. Date: March 2010
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Format: PDF

Successful security professionals have had to modify the process of responding to new threats in the high-profile, ultra-connected business environment. But just because a threat exists does not mean that your organization is at risk. This is what risk assessment is all about. Information Security Risk Analysis, Third 
Edition demonstrates how to identify threats your company faces and then determine if those threats pose a real risk to your organization.

With more than 350 pages of helpful ancillary materials, this volume effectively

Presents and explains the key components of risk management

Demonstrates how the components of risk management are absolutely necessary and work in your organization and business situation

Shows how a cost-benefit analysis is part of risk management and how this analysis is performed as part of risk mitigation

Explains how to draw up an action plan to protect the assets of your organization when the risk assessment process concludes

Examines the difference between a Gap Analysis and a Security or Controls Assessment

Presents case studies and examples of all risk management components

Authored by renowned security expert and certification instructor, Thomas Peltier, this authoritative reference provides you with the knowledge base and the skill-set needed to achieve a highly effective risk analysis assessment in a matter of days. Supplemented with online access to user-friendly checklists, forms, questionnaires, sample assessments, and other documents, this work is truly a one-stop, how-to resource for industry and academia professionals.