The Information Assurance Handbook: Effective Computer Security and Risk Management Strategies provides comprehensive guidance on safeguarding critical data and systems through practical tools and techniques. Authored by Corey Schou, the first edition of this resource delves into preventing, detecting, containing, correcting, and recovering from security breaches. The book is designed to help integrate information assurance seamlessly into enterprise planning without requiring technical expertise. It guides readers in constructing an IT strategy while offering a structured approach to identifying, implementing, and controlling information assurance initiatives for both small businesses and large enterprises.

The text covers common threats and vulnerabilities along with applicable controls based on various risk profiles. For a practical understanding, the book includes industry-specific application examples from healthcare, retail, and industrial control systems. Each chapter concludes with critical thinking exercises to reinforce the learned material. An extensive bibliography of scholarly works and international government standards is also provided.

Published by McGraw Hill in September 2014, this detailed guide spans 480 pages, offering valuable insights into effective information assurance practices.