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book Information Security: Principles and Practices 2nd Edition by Jim Breithaupt, Mark S. Merkow cover

Information Security: Principles and Practices 2nd Edition by Jim Breithaupt, Mark S. Merkow

Edition 2ISBN: 0789753251
book Information Security: Principles and Practices 2nd Edition by Jim Breithaupt, Mark S. Merkow cover

Information Security: Principles and Practices 2nd Edition by Jim Breithaupt, Mark S. Merkow

Edition 2ISBN: 0789753251
Exercise 3

Identifying the Multidisciplinary Approach

Based on what you have learned so far about information security, discuss what you think is meant by “information security in a business context.” Think about other seemingly unrelated coursework you are taking and examine ways in which it may help build a foundation for a background in information security.

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Identifying the Multidisciplinary Approach

“Information security in a business context” means in a business context the value is represented and determined by the monetary term. Managing the risks thus represents the investment which could be easily measured. Thus, the measures of risk relate to the money that one needs to manage.

The business context survey done contains a measure related to financial gains, loss, or the value associated with the information technology security.

In terms of business context, risk assessment is necessary to put the information security issues in the business context, thus better understanding of the information security measures is important to the business.

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