Inside the Security Mind: Making the Tough Decisions

Introduction to the Virtues

Despite what seems to be the popular opinion, security does not have to be a giant burden on the finances or resources of an organization, nor does it have to torment the lives of those charged with maintaining good security practices. Most of what is considered to be “troublesome” in the area of information security can actually be handled by following the simple practices outlined in this book. The simple tricks to security are to be intelligent, thorough, and consistent while maintaining the proper focus. This is not terribly difficult to accomplish, but it does require a new way of thinking about things.

Focusing on the Virtues

Good security is all about proper focus. An incredible amount of money and energy is ...