Principles of Information Security

Principles of Information Security is a textbook written by Michael Whitman and Herbert Mattord and published by Course Technology[1]

It is in widespread use in higher education in the United States as well as in many English-speaking countries.

Editions

First edition

The initial edition of this text was published in 2002 with ISBN 0-619-06318-1[2]

Second edition

The second edition was published in 2004 with ISBN 0-619-21625-5[3]

Third edition

The third edition was published in 2008 with ISBN 978-1-4239-0177-8. The bound text contained 550 pages.[4]

Fourth edition

Publication Date: January 1, 2011 Authors: Michael E. Whitman (Author), Herbert J. Mattord (Author) eText: ISBN 1-111-89913-4, ISBN 978-1-111-89913-4 Print: ISBN 1-111-13821-4, ISBN 978-1-111-13821-9 The fourth edition of Principles of Information Security explores the field of information security and assurance with updated content including new innovations in technology and methodologies. Readers will revel in the comprehensive coverage that includes a historical overview of information security, discussions on risk management and security technology, current certification information, and more. The text builds on internationally recognized standards and bodies of knowledge to provide the knowledge and skills students need for their future roles as business decision-makers. Information security in the modern organization is a management issue which technology alone cannot answer; it is a problem that has important economic consequences for which management will be held accountable. Readers can feel confident that they are using a standards-based, content-driven resource to prepare for their work in the field. (This information copied from Amazon.com)

Authors
  • Michael E. Whitmam, Ph.D., CISM, CISSP. Cengage biography can be found at .
  • Herbert J. Mattord, CISM, CISSP. Cengage biography can be found at .

Other book projects
  • Whitman, M. E. & Mattord, H. J., Hands-On Information Security Lab Manual, 3rd ed. © 2009 Course Technology, Boston, MA, ISBN 1-4354-4156-7
  • Whitman, M. E. & Mattord, H. J., Principles of Incident Response and Disaster Recovery, © 2006 Course Technology, Boston, MA, ISBN 1-4188-3663-X
  • Whitman, M. E. & Mattord, H., Management of Information Security, 3rd ed. © 2010 Course Technology, Boston, MA, ISBN 978-1-4354-8884-7, Note that this text has been adopted at over 100 institutions globally and is recommended by ASIS as a means to prepare for the CPP certification examination
  • Whitman, M. E. & Mattord, H., Management of Information Security, 2nd ed. © 2007 Course Technology, Boston, MA, ISBN 978-1-4239-0130-3
  • Whitman, M. E. & Mattord, H.J., Management of Information Security, © 2004 Course Technology, Boston, MA, ISBN 0-619-21515-1
  • Whitman, M. E., and Mattord, H. J., Guide to Firewalls and VPNs © 2011 Course Technology, Boston, MA, contract pending
  • Whitman, M.E. & Mattord, H. J., Readings and Cases in the Management of Information Security, © 2005 Course Technology, Boston, MA, ISBN 0-619-21627-1
  • Whitman, M.E. & Mattord, H. J., Readings and Cases in the Management of Information Security: Law & Ethics, © 2009 Course Technology, Boston, MA, ISBN 1-4354-4157-5

Dr. Whitman and Professor Mattord, working with others have collaborated on the following projects:

  • Whitman, M. E., Shackleford, D. & Mattord, H.J., Hands-On Information Security Lab Manual, 2nd ed. © 2005 Course Technology, Boston, MA, ISBN 0-619-21631-X
  • Whitman, M. E., Mattord, H. J., & Austin, R.D., Guide to Firewalls and Network Security: Intrusion Detection and VPNs © 2009 Course Technology, Boston, MA, ISBN 1-4354-2016-0

References
  1. http://www.cengage.com/cengage/instructor.do?disciplinenumber=412&product_isbn=9781423901778&filter=Book&type=keyword_all&keyword_all=mattord&pageno=1&topicName=Search%20Results&dispnum=%5B%5D
  2. Whitman, M. E. & Mattord, H.J., Principles of Information Security, © 2003 Course Technology, Boston, MA, ISBN 0-619-06318-1
  3. Whitman, M. E. & Mattord, H. J., Principles of Information Security, 2nd ed. © 2005 Course Technology, Boston, MA, ISBN 0-619-21625-5
  4. Whitman, M. E. & Mattord, H. J., Principles of Information Security, 3rd ed. © 2008 Course Technology, Boston, MA, ISBN 1-4239-0177-0
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