1st South Asian Edition 2006

Includes index

In the information economy, data has huge value to individuals, businesses and villains alike. All organizations are threatened and vulnerable. A Business Guide to Information Security explains to directors and managers the vital issues from adware, hackers and phishing to spyware, viruses and zombies-facing organizations of every type and size, and helps them to take control of a subject that is critical to their survival. Full of clear, practical and straightforward advice, the author helps readers ensure that IT security is business-driven Information security is cost-effective Business data risks are managed Legal and regulatory compliance is assured About Author: Alan Calder, founder director of IT Governance Ltd, led one of the first organizations to achieve BS7799. His 30-year international management carrer, at CEO and director level in both the private and public sectors, has increasingly focused on the challange of making information security as simple and as natural as household security. He is the author of IT Governance and Corporate Governance (both published by Kogan Page).