1.6. Summary

In this chapter, we covered the key elements that an information security specialist should consider. Every organization has a different set of priorities and a different focus when it comes to security. Your responsibility is to take this information and create or maintain a security-oriented environment to address these priorities and concerns.

You'll encounter the following primary areas of responsibility:

  • Physical security

  • Operational security

  • Management and policies

You should consider actions that you perform in this environment to accomplish one or more of the goals of information security:

  • Prevention

  • Detection

  • Response

Security is a set of processes and products. In order for a security program to be effective, all of the following ...

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