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PUBLICATIONS

An Introduction to Information Security

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Author(s)

Michael Nieles, Kelley L. Dempsey, Victoria Y. Pillitteri

Abstract

Organizations rely heavily on the use of information technology (IT) products and services to run their day-to-day activities. Ensuring the security of these products and services is of the utmost importance for the success of the organization. This publication provides an introduction to the information security principles organizations may leverage in order to understand the information security needs of their respective systems.
Citation
Special Publication (NIST SP) - 800-12 Rev. 1
Report Number
800-12 Rev. 1
NIST Pub Series
Special Publication (NIST SP)
Pub Type
NIST Pubs
Supercedes Publication
An Introduction to Computer Security: the NIST Handbook

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Keywords

assurance, computer security, information security, introduction, risk management, security controls, security requirements
Information technology
Created June 22, 2017, Updated November 10, 2018