Managing an Information Security and Privacy Awareness and Training Program

Rebecca Herold author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Inc

Published:24th Aug '10

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Starting with the inception of an education program and progressing through its development, implementation, delivery, and evaluation, Managing an Information Security and Privacy Awareness and Training Program, Second Edition provides authoritative coverage of nearly everything needed to create an effective training program that is compliant with applicable laws, regulations, and policies. Written by Rebecca Herold, a well-respected information security and privacy expert named one of the "Best Privacy Advisers in the World" multiple times by Computerworld magazine as well as a "Top 13 Influencer in IT Security" by IT Security Magazine, the text supplies a proven framework for creating an awareness and training program. It also:

  • Lists the laws and associated excerpts of the specific passages that require training and awareness
  • Contains a plethora of forms, examples, and samples in the book’s 22 appendices
  • Highlights common mistakes that many organizations make
  • Directs readers to additional resources for more specialized information
  • Includes 250 awareness activities ideas and 42 helpful tips for trainers

Complete with case studies and examples from a range of businesses and industries, this all-in-one resource provides the holistic and practical understanding needed to identify and implement the training and awareness methods best suited to, and most effective for, your organization.

Praise for:

The first edition was outstanding. The new second edition is even better ... the definitive and indispensable guide for information security and privacy awareness and training professionals, worth every cent. As with the first edition, we recommend it unreservedly..—NoticeBored.com

The first edition was outstanding. The new second edition is even better - an excellent textbook packed with sound advice and loads of tips to make your security awareness program pull its weight.… engaging and stimulating, easy to read yet at the same time thought-provoking. … chock-full of good ideas, not just theoretical concepts but solid practical advice that can be put to use immediately. A side effect is that there are lots of lists, tables and bullet points but they are well structured and succinctly summarize the key points. … an excellent reference text. Extensive appendices (130 pages) include sample awareness materials and plans, a security glossary, various checklist/questionnaires and references. This is the definitive and indispensable guide for information security and privacy awareness and training professionals, worth every cent. As with the first edition, we recommend it unreservedly.—NoticeBored.com

This book is remarkable because it covers in detail all the facets of providing effective security awareness training…I can, without reservation, recommend use of this book to any organization faced with the need to develop a successful training and awareness program. It surely provides everything you need to know to create a real winner.—Hal Tipton, from the Foreword

Rebecca Herold has the answers in her definitive book on everything everybody needs to know about how to impart security awareness, training, and motivation. Motivation had been missing from the information security lexicon until Herold put it there in most thorough and effective ways … She demonstrates that security must become a part of job performance rather than being in conflict with job performance… The power of this book also lies in applying real education theory, methods, and practice to teaching security awareness and training … After reading this book, there is no question about the necessary and important roles of security awareness, training, and motivation.—Donn B. Parker, CISSP, from the Preface

Rebecca Herold, an independent computer security advisor, knows privacy. Not all security consultants do. In her latest book, Managing an Information Security and Privacy Awareness and Training Program, Herold has collected her best advice.—Privacy Journal

… perfect for lay and professional audiences, this is a guide not for implementing technical necessities but for getting everybody in an organization on board.—Journal of Productive Innovation


The first edition was outstanding. The new second edition is even better - an excellent textbook packed with sound advice and loads of tips to make your security awareness program pull its weight.… engaging and stimulating, easy to read yet at the same time thought-provoking. … chock-full of good ideas, not just theoretical concepts but solid practical advice that can be put to use immediately. A side effect is that there are lots of lists, tables and bullet points but they are well structured and succinctly summarize the key points. …an excellent reference text. Extensive appendices (130 pages) include sample awareness materials and plans, a security glossary, various checklist/questionnaires and references. This is the definitive and indispensable guide for information security and privacy awareness and training professionals, worth every cent. As with the first edition, we recommend it unreservedly.—NoticeBored.com

This book is remarkable because it covers in detail all the facets of providing effective security awareness training…I can, without reservation, recommend use of this book to any organization faced with the need to develop a successful training and awareness program. It surely provides everything you need to know to create a real winner.—Hal Tipton, from the Foreword

Rebecca Herold has the answers in her definitive book on everything everybody needs to know about how to impart security awareness, training, and motivation. Motivation had been missing from the information security lexicon until Herold put it there in most thorough and effective ways … She demonstrates that security must become a part of job performance rather than being in conflict with job performance… The power of this book also lies in applying real education theory, methods, and practice to teaching security awareness and training … After reading this book, there is no question about the necessary and important roles of security awareness, training, and motivation.—Donn B. Parker, CISSP, from the Preface

Rebecca Herold, an independent computer security advisor, knows privacy. Not all security consultants do. In her latest book, Managing an Information Security and Privacy Awareness and Training Program, Herold has collected her best advice.—Privacy Journal

… perfect for lay and professional audiences, this is a guide not for implementing technical necessities but for getting everybody in an organization on board.—Journal of Productive Innovation

ISBN: 9781439815458

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 929g

568 pages

2nd edition