Rating:
Author: Caroline Wong
ISBN : B0062Y5WME
New from $26.91
Format: PDF
Download file now Free Security Metrics, A Beginner's Guide from 4shared, mediafire, hotfile, and mirror link
Security smarts for the self-guided IT professional! Learn proven and easy-to-use security metrics strategies.
Written by the developer of eBay’s security metrics program, Security Metrics: A Beginner’s Guide is a must-have tool for any networking or security practitioner looking to optimize an existing security program and demonstrate measurable results. The book assumes real-life scenarios with limited resources and provides straightforward guidance for getting started quickly. Templates, checklists, and examples are provided both in the book and on the companion web site.
This practical guide begins by discussing the objective of measuring security, and addresses the key elements required to develop an effective security metrics program. This is followed by recommendations on how to identify targets for measurement, define key messages for key audiences, and obtain buy-in from stakeholders on measurement goals and timelines. The book describes processes for leveraging metrics for decision-making and driving change in an organization. It concludes with tips from an enterprise practitioner on how to work feedback loops into an effective metrics program for continuous improvement.
Security Metrics: A Beginner’s Guide features:
- Lingo—Concise definitions of frequently used security terms
- In Actual Practice—Real-world examples of security concepts in context
- Budget Note—Tips for optimizing security processes and technologies to align with an organization’s budget
- IMHO—Cautionary advice on errors to avoid, based on the author's life lessons
- Your Plan—Customizable, on-the-job planning checklists
- Into Action—Hands-on exercises that show how to apply new skills
Practical, in-depth coverage:
Why Measure Security?; Volumes, Bots; Essential Components of an Effective Security Metrics Practitioner; Analytics; Discipline, Commitment, Project Management; Decide What to Measure; Core Competencies; Identify Targets; Define Objectives / Goals; Define Your Priorities; Identify Key Messages for Key Audiences; Obtain Buy-In from Stakeholders and Commit to Timelines; Toolkit; Center for Information Security (CIS) Consensus Metrics Definitions; Case Study and Analysis Technology Samples; Creating the Best Environment for Healthy Metrics; Define a Communications Strategy; Create and Drive an Action Plan—The Importance of Project Management; Lessons Learned from an Enterprise Practitioner; Enhance Process Optimization and Data Quality; Fix Broken Processes Before Automation; Leverage Politics and Competition
Books with free ebook downloads available Free Security Metrics, A Beginner's Guide [Kindle Edition]
- File Size: 5158 KB
- Print Length: 432 pages
- Simultaneous Device Usage: Up to 4 simultaneous devices, per publisher limits
- Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (October 20, 2011)
- Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
- Language: English
- ASIN: B0062Y5WME
- Text-to-Speech: Enabled
X-Ray:
- Lending: Not Enabled
- Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #528,094 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
Free Security Metrics, A Beginner's Guide
There are plenty of books on the market that explain various security technologies. There are plenty of books that explain theory. And there are plenty that explain processes. Caroline Wong in her book, "Security Metrics: A Beginner's Guide" fills a much needed gap: how do make all this technology, theory and processes worthwhile.
Every once in a while we get to read something that is so startlingly clear that we wonder why it took so long for somebody to write it. It isn't that we didn't know each step, it's we needed somebody to put the steps in order so we can get where we want to go. Caroline articulates where we want to go in a well thought out, logical, calculated and justifiable manner. Caroline provides the objective, justification and process for creating an exquisitely managed security metric program. She provides the justification for metrics, the approach to meaningful analysis, the process for defining and executing the project. The she demonstrates how to assure that management gets the right information at the right time.
My only problem with this book is that the title suggests that it's not for seasoned or experienced security professionals. This is not just a beginner's guide; rather it is a practical and well-thought out roadmap for implementing a security metric program. Caroline even provides templates and checklists to support such a program. With this book in hand security teams are well armed to comply with the maxim: you have to measure it in order to manage it.
By Frank Nagelmann
I have a master's degree in information security and have been in industry a little over a year now. After reading this book, I have a better understanding of how to prioritize my projects and utilize resources more efficiently. One of my struggles thus far has been to get buy-in from management. This book addressed some of my concerns by giving tips on how to use historical data and time parameters to my advantage. This is an easy read and the author does a great job of making the readers think by asking questions throughout the chapters. I believe this is a great guide for any security professional, not just beginners!
By Tye
-
Download Link 2