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Welcome to Auerbach Publications
For over 40 years the premier publisher for IT professionals.
We offer a wide range of publications — both print and electronic —
including the IT KnowledgeBase.
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Feature Article
Challenges to Security Management in Companies with Global and High-Risk Operations
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Congratulations! You are a successful security professional in an organization that has a global footprint. Accordingly, in your role of security manager you have just been advised that your company will build a chemical facility in Colombia, and you now have the responsibility and obligation to ensure that your company's people and assets are adequately protected. Whether you have had international security experience or not, you are about to get an education in the ups and downs, the ins and outs, of dealing with people and projects operating outside of the United States of America or wherever you country of origin might be. You are faced with major opportunities and gigantic challenges. So, what to do? Read on ...
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Feature Article
The Top Trends Shaping Business Analytics
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While the practice of collecting and extracting intelligence from business information is not new today's analytic requirements are evolving dramatically. Business managers need answers today or tomorrow, not next month or next year. They need to capture and make sense of massive volumes of data spanning both traditional sources, such as transactional systems, as well as an ever expanding array of data from online and mobile devices. And in an economy that's forcing everyone to do more with less, they need scalable, affordable and simple-to-use solutions. Here are the top trends shaping analytics in 2010 and beyond.
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Overlay Networks: Toward Information Networking
Publication date: February 11, 2010
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A complete introduction to overlay networks, including what they are and what kind of structures they require, this text discusses decentralized overlays, information routing and forwarding, security, and applications. It presents advanced issues concerning performance and context-awareness and highlights recent developments in the field. It covers specific algorithms including BitTorrent, Coolstream, BitOs, Chord, Content Addressable Network, Content Delivery Networks, Overlay multicast, and Peer-to-Peer SIP. The author also presents graph-based algorithms for information dissemination as well as probabilistic algorithms.
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Handbook of Public Information Systems, Third Edition
Publication date: February 26, 2010
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The handbook points the way to successful execution of IT projects by offering 39 contributed articles by experts in the field. Content includes introductory material that addresses 21st century public information systems, modern IT needs, and the development of e-government. It follows with an examination of the growth and use of information technology within and among government agencies and organizations. The book addresses current policy issues, offers case studies, and demonstrates successful public sector applications. Each section leads to a holistic approach that emphasizes communication, understanding, and participation from top management, technology teams, and end users.
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Feature Article
Why Information Technology Controls and Audit Are Important
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The role of IT control and audit has become a critical mechanism for ensuring the integrity of information systems and the reporting of organization finances to avoid and hopefully prevent future financial fiascos such as Enron and WorldCom. Global economies are more interdependent than ever and geopolitical risks impact everyone. Electronic infrastructure and commerce are integrated in business processes around the globe. For the IT auditor, the need for audit, security, and control will be critical in the areas of IT and will be the challenge of this millennium. There are many challenges ahead; everyone must work together to design, implement, and safeguard the integration of these technologies in the workplace. The chapter from Information Technology Control and Audit, Third Editon by Frederick Gallegos and Sandra Senft explains why.
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Official (ISC)2 Guide to the CISSP CBK, Second Edition
Publication date: December 21, 2009
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This officially sanctioned resource is the best and most up-to-date study guide available for those seeking CISSP certification. Offering a compendium of information security topics, the book is detailed enough to also serve as an authoritative resource for those executives or organizational managers seeking to maintain or improve security measures. The book is packaged with a CD-ROM, which includes sample exams that simulate the actual exam, providing the same number and types of questions with the same allotment of time. It even grades the exam, provides correct answers, and identifies areas where more study is needed.
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Information Security Management Handbook, 2009 CD-ROM Edition
Publication date: July 15, 2009
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Containing the complete contents of every volume since 1998, the Information Security Management Handbook is now available on CD-ROM. You get a resource that is lightweight and portable, linked and searchable by keyword, organized under the CISSP CBK domains, and with exportable text or hard copy available at the click of a mouse. In addition, it provides an extra volume's worth of information that you will find nowhere else.
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Information Security Management Handbook, Sixth Edition, Volume 3
Publication date: June 2, 2009
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A compilation of the fundamental knowledge, skills, techniques, and tools required by all security professionals, the handbook includes coverage of each domain of the CISSP Common Body of Knowledge, the standard of knowledge required by IT security professionals worldwide. In step with the increasingly fast pace of change in the securiyy field, it's revised annually, keeping you updated and current. Volume 3 adds a wealth of new information, including mobile device security, adaptive threat defense, Web 2.0, virtualization, data leakage, and governance. A new CD-ROM version of this book includes the content from every annual edition since 1997 as well as additional information.
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Information Security Management Handbook, Sixth Edition
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The Information Security Management Handbook is the premier reference for information security practitioners and an essential document for conducting the intense review necessary to prepare for the CISSP exam. Now completely revised and updated and in its sixth edition, the handbook maps to the ten domains of the Information Security Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) and provides a complete understanding of all the items in it. This is a "must have" book for preparing for the CISSP exam and as a comprehensive, up-to-date reference.
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New! Volume 3
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Information Security Today
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2010 SharePoint Technology Conference
February 10 to 12 in San Francisco
The 2010 SharePoint Technology Conference focuses on Microsoft's collaboration software used by IT developers, users and managers. Whether you are migrating to SharePoint 2010, remaining with SharePoint 2007 or just getting started with SharePoint, the future of SharePoint education is at SPTechCon. Auerbach customers receive a $100 discount off the Full Event Passport* or gain free admission* to the exhibits by inserting the code MEDIASPONSOR when prompted on the eRegistration page. For more information and to register, visit stpcon.com.
(*First time registrants only. Cannot be combined with other offers.)
The Enterprise Software Development Conference
March 1 to 3 in San Mateo, California
The Enterprise Software Development Conference, a new conference from the publishers of SD Times, is for IT professionals who design, code, build, deploy and manage software for their business. These include software project managers, architects, programmers, and others involved in the enterprise software development lifecycle. If you attend only one software development conference in 2010, it should be ESDC.
ITKnowledgebase subscribers can receive a $100 discount off the Full Event Passport* or gain free admission* to the exhibits by inserting the code MEDIASPONSOR when prompted on the eRegistration page For more information and to register, visit www.go-esdc.com.
(*First time registrants only. Cannot be combined with other offers.)
InfoSec World Conference & Expo 2010
April 19 & 20, 2010 at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, Orlando, Florida
InfoSec World features over 70 sessions, dozens of case studies, 9 tracks (including a hands-on hacking techniques track), 12 in-depth workshops, 3 co-located summits and an exhibit hall showcasing the industry’s leading vendors. With the primary objective of providing top-notch education to all levels of information security and IT auditing professionals, InfoSec World delivers practical sessions that give you the tools to strengthen your security without restricting your business! To register or for more information, go to www.misti.com/infosecworld.
STAREAST 2010 - Software Testing Analysis & Review Conference
April 25 t0 30, 2010 in Orlando, Florida
Join industry experts and peers in the test and QA community for a week jam-packed with learning sessions that will help you make a powerful impact in your job role and for your company. STAREAST offers 24 in-depth half- and full-day tutorials, 35 concurrent sessions on major testing issues and solutions, 5 keynotes delivered by industry experts, Software Tester Certification Foundation Level, bonus sessions, and networking opportunities to encourage discussion among peers and with experts. Use code ITSE by and SAVE up to an additional $200. Register early and save even more! To register or for more information, go to www.sqe.com/go?SE10ItToday.
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A weekly e-zine covering Project Management, Process Improvement, and Professional & Team Development
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Project Management Library
Got a question about project management? You'll find the answers you need in the Auerbach Project Management Library.
Guided Insights
Guided Insights accelerates end-user adoption of new applications by identifying areas of resistance and targeting key influencers with timely, credible promotional and training programs. Helping IT project teams collaborate virtually across boundaries is a special area of focus.
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