Measuring and Managing Information Risk

A FAIR Approach

Jack Freund,Jack Jones

• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
• Year: 2014
• ISBN:
  9780127999326
• Topic: Informatica
• Subtopic: Sicurezza informatica

Using the factor analysis of information risk (FAIR) methodology developed over ten years and adopted by corporations worldwide, Measuring and Managing Information Risk provides a proven and credible framework for understanding, measuring, and analyzing information risk of any size or complexity. Intended for organizations that need to either build a risk management program from the ground up or strengthen an existing one, this book provides a unique and fresh perspective on how to do a basic quantitative risk analysis. Covering such key areas as risk theory, risk calculation, scenario modeling, and communicating risk within the organization, Measuring and Managing Information Risk helps managers make better business decisions by understanding their organizational risk.

• Uses factor analysis of information risk (FAIR) as a methodology for measuring and managing risk in any organization.
• Carefully balances theory with practical applicability and relevant stories of successful implementation.
• Includes examples from a wide variety of businesses and situations presented in an accessible writing style.

Table of contents

• Cover image
• Title page
• Table of Contents
• Copyright
• Acknowledgments by Jack Jones
• About the Authors
• Preface by Jack Jones
• Preface by Jack Freund
• Chapter 1. Introduction
• Chapter 2. Basic Risk Concepts
• Chapter 3. The FAIR Risk Ontology
• Chapter 4. FAIR Terminology
• Chapter 5. Measurement
• Chapter 6. Analysis Process
• Chapter 7. Interpreting Results
• Chapter 8. Risk Analysis Examples
• Chapter 9. Thinking about Risk Scenarios Using FAIR
• Chapter 10. Common Mistakes
• Chapter 11. Controls
• Chapter 12. Risk Management
• Chapter 13. Information Security Metrics
• Chapter 14. Implementing Risk Management
• Index