Security Controls Evaluation, Testing, and Assessment Handbook

2 ed
ISBN: 978-0-12-818427-1
Verlag: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc

Buch, Englisch, 788 Seiten, Format (B × H): 216 mm x 276 mm, Gewicht: 1720 g

Security Controls Evaluation, Testing, and Assessment Handbook, Second Edition, provides a current and well-developed approach to evaluate and test IT security controls to prove they are functioning correctly. This handbook discusses the world of threats and potential breach actions surrounding all industries and systems. Sections cover how to take FISMA, NIST Guidance, and DOD actions, while also providing a detailed, hands-on guide to performing assessment events for information security professionals in US federal agencies. This handbook uses the DOD Knowledge Service and the NIST Families assessment guides as the basis for needs assessment, requirements and evaluation efforts.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Johnson, Leighton

Fachgebiete

• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Technische Informatik Computersicherheit
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Programmierung | Softwareentwicklung Software Engineering Softwaretests & Prüfsoftware

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction to Assessments2. Risk and Security3. Statutory & Regulatory GRC4. Federal RMF Requirements5. Risk Management Framework - SP 800-37, rev.16. Roles and Responsibilities7. Assessment Process8. Assessment Methods9. Assessment Techniques for each kind of control10. System and Network Assessments11. Security Components Fundamentals12. Cybersecurity Controls13. CUI Controls14. Evidence of Assessment15. Reporting16. Conclusion

AppendixA. Templates for RMF documents and artifacts commonly required or requestedB. Templates for RMF Policies and Procedures by Control FamilyC. Assessment and Testing Tools

Über Autor(innen)

Johnson, Leighton
Leighton Johnson, the CTO of ISFMT (Information Security Forensics Management Team), a provider of cybersecurity & forensics consulting and certification training, has presented computer security, cyber security and forensics lectures, conference presentations, training events and seminars all across the United States, Asia and Europe. He has over 40 years' experience in Computer Security, Cyber Security, Software Development and Communications Equipment Operations & Maintenance; Primary focus areas include computer security, information operations & assurance, incident response & forensics investigations, software system development life cycle focused on testing of systems, systems engineering and integration activities, database administration and cyber defense activities.