Unveiling the breadth of issues that encompass information security, this introduction to information security addresses both the business issues and the fundamental aspects of securing information. Pipkin, who works for the internet security division of Hewlett-Packard, delves into the value of information assets, the appropriate level of protection and response to a security incident, the technical process involved with building an information security design, and legal issues which require adequate protection and an appropriate response. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR