Publication: Information Technology Security Handbook
Date
2003
ISSN
Published
2003
Author(s)
Sadowsky, George
Dempsey, James X.
Greenberg, Alan
Mack, Barbara J.
Schwartz, Alan
Abstract
Informational and Communication
Technologies (ICT) plays a fundamental role for social and
economic development. Similarly, it is recognized that there
cannot be an effective use of ICT in the absence of a safe
and trusted ICT environment. Thus, IT security plays a prime
role in helping creating the environment needed to set the
ground for implementing successful national ICT plans,
e-Government or e-Commerce activities, as well as sectoral
projects, such as, for example, in the areas of education,
health, or finance. IT security is a complex topic and
evolves almost as fast as technology does. The authors
provide technology-independent best practices, as well as
recommendations for particular IT environments. As
technology evolves, the accompanying web site
(www.infodev-security.net) will provide updates as
appropriate, allowing for a constant dissemination of
developments in the field of IT security. The book is
composed of five parts, each of which can be read
independently. After an introduction to general issues of IT
security, the book addresses issues relevant specifically to
individuals, small and medium organizations, government, and
technical administrators. Although most of the research and
publications on IT security comes from developed countries,
the authors have attempted to provide practical guidance
applicable anywhere and to include examples from developing countries.
Citation
“Sadowsky, George; Dempsey, James X.; Greenberg, Alan; Mack, Barbara J.; Schwartz, Alan. 2003. Information Technology Security Handbook. © Washington, DC: World Bank. http://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/15005 License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”