Encyclopedia of Information Assurance - 4 Volume Set (Print) (eBook)

Charged with ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, availability, and delivery of all forms of an entity's information, Information Assurance (IA) professionals require a fundamental understanding of a wide range of specializations, including digital forensics, fraud examination, systems engineering, security risk management, privacy, and compliance. Establishing this understanding and keeping it up to date requires a resource with coverage as diverse as the field it covers. Filling this need, the Encyclopedia of Information Assurance presents an up-to-date collection of peer-reviewed articles and references written by authorities in their fields. From risk management and privacy to auditing and compliance, the encyclopedia's four volumes provide comprehensive coverage of the key topics related to information assurance. This complete IA resource:Supplies the understanding needed to help prevent the misuse of sensitive informationExplains how to maintain the integrity of critical systemsDetails effective tools, techniques, and methods for protecting personal and corporate data against the latest threatsProvides valuable examples, case studies, and discussions on how to address common and emerging IA challengesPlacing the wisdom of leading researchers and practitioners at your fingertips, this authoritative reference provides the knowledge and insight needed to avoid common pitfalls and stay one step ahead of evolving threats.Also Available OnlineThis Taylor & Francis encyclopedia is also available through online subscription, offering a variety of extra benefits for researchers, students, and librarians, including:i Citation tracking and alertsi Active reference linkingi Saved searches and marked listsi HTML and PDF format optionsContact Taylor and Francis for more information or to inquire about subscription options and print/online combination packages.US: (Tel) 1.888.318.2367; (E-mail) e-reference@taylorandfrancis.comInternational: (Tel) +44 (0) 20 7017 6062; (E-mail) online.sales@tandf.co.uk