Information Security Fundamentals allows security professionals to gain a solid understanding of the foundations of the field and the entire range of issues that practitioners must address. This book enables you to understand the key elements that comprise a successful information security program and apply these concepts into your own efforts. The text examines the elements of computer security, employee roles and responsibilities, and common threats. It examines the need for management controls, policies and procedures, and risk analysis, and also presents a comprehensive list of tasks and objectives that make up a typical information protection program.