Security 2020 : reduce security risks this decade

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Title:

Security 2020 : reduce security risks this decade

Author:

Howard, Doug.

ISBN:

9780470639559

Personal Author:

Howard, Doug.

Edition:

1st ed.

Publication Information:

Physical Description:

xxvi, 305 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

General Note:

Includes index.

Contents:

What has history shown us? -- Externeal influences on security -- Technology influences on security -- Where security threats will come from in the future -- Secure communications and collaboration -- 2020 revolution or evolution? -- Security as a business now and then -- Impact of the economy over the next 10 years -- Eleven (maybe not so crazy) scenarios that could happen.

Abstract:

Provides a history of computer security breaches, explores current and future threats, and offers information on how to combat security risks.

Subject Term:

Computer security.

Computer security -- Forecasting.

Added Author:

Prince, Kevin.

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Summary

Identify real security risks and skip the hype

After years of focusing on IT security, we find that hackers are as active and effective as ever. This book gives application developers, networking and security professionals, those that create standards, and CIOs a straightforward look at the reality of today's IT security and a sobering forecast of what to expect in the next decade. It debunks the media hype and unnecessary concerns while focusing on the knowledge you need to combat and prioritize the actual risks of today and beyond.

IT security needs are constantly evolving; this guide examines what history has taught us and predicts future concerns Points out the differences between artificial concerns and solutions and the very real threats to new technology, with startling real-world scenarios Provides knowledge needed to cope with emerging dangers and offers opinions and input from more than 20 noteworthy CIOs and business executives Gives you insight to not only what these industry experts believe, but also what over 20 of their peers believe and predict as well

With a foreword by security expert Bruce Schneier, Security 2020: Reduce Security Risks This Decade supplies a roadmap to real IT security for the coming decade and beyond.