Outsourcing information security / C. Warren Axelrod.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Axelrod, C. Warren.

Series:

Artech House computer security series.

Artech House computer security series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Computer networks--Security measures--United States.

Computer networks.

Computers--Access control--United States.

Computers.

Data encryption (Computer science).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (276 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Boston : Artech House, c2004.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

data file

Summary:

This comprehensive and timely resource examines security risks related to IT outsourcing, clearly showing you how to recognize, evaluate, minimize, and manage these risks. Unique in its scope, this single volume offers you complete coverage of the whole range of IT security services and fully treats the IT security concerns of outsourcing. The book helps you deepen your knowledge of the tangible and intangible costs and benefits associated with outsourcing IT and IS functions.

Contents:

Outsourcing and Information Security

Y2K as a Turning Point

The Post Y2K Outsourcing Speed Bump

Shaky Managed Security Services Providers

A Prognosis

The Information Security Market

Information Security Risks

Threats

From Internal Source

From External Sources

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Print version record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 209-233) and index.

ISBN:

1-58053-955-6

OCLC:

559837668