Previous information security references do not address the gulf between general security awareness and the specific technical steps that need to be taken to protect information assets. Surviving Security: How to Integrate People Process and Technology Second Edition fills this void by explaining security through a holistic approach that considers both the overall security infrastructure and the roles of each individual component. This book provides a blueprint for creating and executing sound security policy. The author examines the costs and complications involved covering security measures such as encryption authentication firewalls intrusion detection remote access host security server security and more. After reading this book you will know how to make educated security decisions that provide airtight reliable solutions. About the AuthorAmanda Andress CISSP SSCP CPA CISA is Founder and President of ArcSec Technologies a firm which focuses on security product reviews and consulting. Prior to that she was Director of Security for Privada Inc. a privacy company in San Jose California. She built extensive security auditing and IS control experience working at Exxon and Big 5 firms Deloitte & Touche and Ernst & Young. She has been published in NetworkWorld InfoWorld Information Security Magazine and others and is a frequent presenter at industry events such as N+I and Black Hat. Language: English