FISMA Compliance Handbook
Second Edition
Nonfiction, Computers, Networking & Communications, Computer Security, Operating Systems, Application Software
| Author: | Laura P. Taylor | ISBN: | 9780124059153 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Science | Publication: | August 20, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Syngress | Language: | English |
| Author: | Laura P. Taylor |
| ISBN: | 9780124059153 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Science |
| Publication: | August 20, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Syngress |
| Language: | English |
This comprehensive book instructs IT managers to adhere to federally mandated compliance requirements. FISMA Compliance Handbook Second Edition explains what the requirements are for FISMA compliance and why FISMA compliance is mandated by federal law. The evolution of Certification and Accreditation is discussed.
This book walks the reader through the entire FISMA compliance process and includes guidance on how to manage a FISMA compliance project from start to finish. The book has chapters for all FISMA compliance deliverables and includes information on how to conduct a FISMA compliant security assessment.
Various topics discussed in this book include the NIST Risk Management Framework, how to characterize the sensitivity level of your system, contingency plan, system security plan development, security awareness training, privacy impact assessments, security assessments and more. Readers will learn how to obtain an Authority to Operate for an information system and what actions to take in regards to vulnerabilities and audit findings.
FISMA Compliance Handbook Second Edition, also includes all-new coverage of federal cloud computing compliance from author Laura Taylor, the federal government’s technical lead for FedRAMP, the government program used to assess and authorize cloud products and services.
- Includes new information on cloud computing compliance from Laura Taylor, the federal government’s technical lead for FedRAMP
- Includes coverage for both corporate and government IT managers
- Learn how to prepare for, perform, and document FISMA compliance projects
- This book is used by various colleges and universities in information security and MBA curriculums
This comprehensive book instructs IT managers to adhere to federally mandated compliance requirements. FISMA Compliance Handbook Second Edition explains what the requirements are for FISMA compliance and why FISMA compliance is mandated by federal law. The evolution of Certification and Accreditation is discussed.
This book walks the reader through the entire FISMA compliance process and includes guidance on how to manage a FISMA compliance project from start to finish. The book has chapters for all FISMA compliance deliverables and includes information on how to conduct a FISMA compliant security assessment.
Various topics discussed in this book include the NIST Risk Management Framework, how to characterize the sensitivity level of your system, contingency plan, system security plan development, security awareness training, privacy impact assessments, security assessments and more. Readers will learn how to obtain an Authority to Operate for an information system and what actions to take in regards to vulnerabilities and audit findings.
FISMA Compliance Handbook Second Edition, also includes all-new coverage of federal cloud computing compliance from author Laura Taylor, the federal government’s technical lead for FedRAMP, the government program used to assess and authorize cloud products and services.
- Includes new information on cloud computing compliance from Laura Taylor, the federal government’s technical lead for FedRAMP
- Includes coverage for both corporate and government IT managers
- Learn how to prepare for, perform, and document FISMA compliance projects
- This book is used by various colleges and universities in information security and MBA curriculums
