Governance Documentation and Information Technology Security Policies Demystified

Governance Documentation and Information Technology Security Policies Demystified is the professional companion book to the popular global resource, the HORSE Project Wiki, that provides a comprehensive examination of corporate information technology and security governance documents ranging from a corporate charter, policies and standards. This book provides a holistically approachable road map to design, ratification, implementation and maintenance of corporate security program policies. The guidance contained within has been the bedrock for corporate governance within some of the biggest organizations throughout the world.

About the Author

Michael D. Peters has been an independent information security consultant, executive, researcher, author, and catalyst with more than 25 years of information technology and business leadership experience. Michael’s current and previous executive positions include Chief Security Officer, Chief Information Security Officer and advising Chief Information Officer. From a credential perspective, Michael holds an Executive Juris Doctorate in Cyberspace Law; a certified MBA in IT Management, undergraduate degree in IT Security, CISSP, CRISC, CISM, CCE, CMBA, SCSA and is an ISSA Fellow. In the realm of thought leadership, Michael is the author of “Securing the C Level”, “Governance Documentation and Information Technology Security Policies Demystified”, and thousands of blogging, tweeting, social media networking and professional network syndication and industry feature publications. He has contributed significantly towards curriculum development as adjunct professor for graduate degree information security, technology, cyberspace law, and privacy programs and toward industry standard professional certifications. As a highly accomplished senior IT corporate officer and recognized expert in IT operations, systems, data, and network security, risk and privacy, Michael has already proven his leadership capabilities to many Fortune 50, 100, and 500 companies within the Financial, Technology, Manufacturing, Health Care, Insurance, Defense, Education, Energy, and Transportation markets. Michael is available for speaking, coaching, and consulting by contacting him via his personal blog contact page http://michaelpeters.org/?page_id=336.