Developing an Information Security Program

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Information Security Program

Structure managing risks to information assets.

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Functional Components

Key elements of an information security program.

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Organizational Culture

Shared values influencing security program structure.

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Security Personnel Budget

Funds allocated for security staff and resources.

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Security Capital Budget

Funds for security infrastructure and technology.

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Job Titles in InfoSec

Roles within an information security program.

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Security Education Program

Training initiatives for security awareness and skills.

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Project Management Role

Overseeing security projects within the organization.

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Internal Factors

Elements within the organization affecting security activities.

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External Factors

Outside influences impacting security program organization.

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Planning Security Programs

Strategies based on organization size and needs.

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Security Initiatives

Actions taken to enhance information security posture.

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Complex Organizational Infrastructures

Challenges faced by larger organizations in security.

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Staffing Information Security

Recruiting and managing security personnel effectively.

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Security Spending

Declines as organizations grow, limiting security effectiveness.

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Risk Assessment

Identifying and evaluating potential security risks.

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Risk Management

Strategies to mitigate identified security risks.

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Systems Testing

Evaluating security measures for effectiveness.

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Policy

Guidelines governing security practices and procedures.

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Legal Assessment

Evaluating legal implications of security measures.

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Incident Response

Actions taken to address security breaches.

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Planning

Strategizing security measures for future needs.

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Measurement

Evaluating effectiveness of security implementations.

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Compliance

Adhering to laws and regulations regarding security.

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Centralized Authentication

Single point for user identity verification.

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Systems Security Administration

Managing security for organizational systems.

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Training

Educating staff on security practices.

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Network Security Administration

Protecting network infrastructure from threats.

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Vulnerability Assessment

Identifying weaknesses in security systems.

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CISO

Chief Information Security Officer, oversees InfoSec.

<p>Chief Information Security Officer, oversees InfoSec.</p>
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InfoSec Department

Group managing organization's information security.

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Security Functions

Duties split among various organizational groups.

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Medium-Sized Organizations

Implement multi-tiered security with fewer groups.

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Small Organizations

Often rely on one security administrator.

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SETA Programs

Security Education, Training, and Awareness initiatives.

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Security Education

Formal learning for InfoSec roles.

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Security Training

Hands-on instruction for secure operations.

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Delivery Methods

Various formats for training implementation.

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Security Awareness

Programs to inform about security importance.

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Employee Accountability

Holding staff responsible for security actions.

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Security Consultants

Independent experts providing security advice.

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Security Technicians

Entry-level roles configuring security tools.

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Security Analysts

Specialized roles designing security solutions.

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Security Managers

Oversee daily InfoSec operations.

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ISACA Certifications

Certifications for IT governance and security.

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CISM

Certified Information Security Manager credential.

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CISA

Certified Information Systems Auditor credential.

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CGEIT

Certified in Governance of Enterprise IT.

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CRISC

Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control.

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GIAC Certifications

Technical certifications from SANS organization.

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CISSP

Certified Information Systems Security Professional.

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SSCP

Systems Security Certified Practitioner certification.

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Security Awareness Components

Materials used for awareness programs.

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Project Management in InfoSec

Managing security as both process and project.

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Help Desk Personnel

Support staff identifying security issues.

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Security Officers

Blend physical and IT security roles.

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Security Staffers

Perform routine security monitoring tasks.

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Security Awareness Techniques

Methods to engage employees in security.

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Security Awareness Conferences

Events to promote security awareness.

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Security Policy Development

Creating guidelines for organizational security.

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Incident Management

Responding to and managing security incidents.

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Compliance Enforcement

Ensuring adherence to security policies.

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Vulnerability Management

Ongoing process of addressing security weaknesses.

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Information Security Governance

Framework for managing security at an enterprise level.

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Physical Security

Protection of physical assets and facilities.

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Cybersecurity Analyst

Professional analyzing and improving security measures.

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Security Risk Assessment

Evaluating potential threats to information assets.

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Disaster Recovery Planning

Preparing for recovery from security incidents.

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Project

Temporary activity to create specific product or service.

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Process

Ongoing operations not limited to projects.

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Project Management

Application of skills to meet project requirements.

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PMBoK

Project Management Body of Knowledge by PMI.

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Initiating

First process in project management lifecycle.

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Planning

Defining project scope and resources needed.

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Executing

Carrying out project plans and tasks.

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Controlling

Monitoring project performance and making adjustments.

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Closing

Finalizing all project activities and deliverables.

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Project Success Criteria

On time, within budget, meets specifications.

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Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

Tool for breaking project into major tasks.

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Projectitis

Excessive focus on documentation over meaningful work.

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Project Milestones

Key points for monitoring project progress.

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Iterative Projects

Projects that are repeated over time.

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Performance Measures

Metrics to evaluate project success.

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Project Constraints

Limitations on project scope, quality, or budget.

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Resource Assemblage

Gathering resources temporarily for project completion.

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Detailed Blueprint

Comprehensive plan for project activities.

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Responsibilities Identification

Assigning roles to reduce ambiguity in projects.

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Quality Requirements

Minimum standards that project deliverables must meet.

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Common Reference Tool

Resource for all team members to enhance productivity.

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Proactive Control

Anticipating issues before they affect project outcomes.

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WBS Task List

List of major tasks in project management.

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Task Attributes

Essential details for each task in WBS.

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Work Accomplishment

Activities and deliverables to be completed.

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Estimated Effort

Hours or workdays needed for task completion.

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Skills Required

Common or specialty skills for task performance.

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Task Interdependencies

Relationships between tasks affecting scheduling.

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Task Sequencing

Ordering tasks for efficient project management.

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Network Scheduling

Method for sequencing tasks in project plans.

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PERT

Diagramming technique for project task dependencies.

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Critical Path Method

Technique for identifying longest project duration.