Digital Defense

Protect and Maximize Your Company's Digital AssetsP Security is a critical concern for every company, organization, and institution, regardless of their size or activity. In this timely book, leading security and privacy expert Thomas J. Parenty demystifies computer and network security for non-technical managers-taking them beyond hackers, firewalls, and virus protection to outline a holistic approach to information security that promotes business growth. Drawing from more than twenty years of experience in the computer security and cryptography fields, Parenty introduces the "Trust Framework," a unique and straightforward approach to developing and implementing a corporate security process. The Trust Framework is based on two core principles: 1) every technology choice must be closely linked to a company's overall mission and specific business activities; and 2) a company needs to show its partners and customers why they should have trust in their electronic business transactions. Parenty guides managers in clearly articulating their specific business requirements, selecting the appropriate security technologies, and building an organizational environment that promotes and nurtures trust. An entirely new era of information security is underway-and it is changing the rules of business for every industry.IDigital Defense/Iguides managers in implementing security solutions that both protect their firms' current digital assets-and pave the way for future business innovation. "IDigital Defense/Iis an important book whose message is: Pay attention to information security! Tom Parenty offers abalanced and detailed assessment of why information security is such a critical priority and concisely lays out practical steps toward better protecting your assets. This book is compelling for the general reader and the IT specialist alike."
-Karen Sutter, Director, Business Advisory Services, US-China Business Council "IDigital Defense/Iis an important bookwith a powerful