1. Effective Operational Security Metrics.
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Ravenel, J. Patrick
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SOFTWARE measurement , *SECURITY management , *INDUSTRIAL management , *FACILITY management , *INDUSTRIAL safety , *INFORMATION technology , *COMPUTER systems , *BUSINESS communication , *MANAGEMENT - Abstract
The article discusses the advantages of security metrics. Security projects are hard to measure and harder to understand. Translating security information into business terms is considered the solution to improvement and value. Metrics provide Information Technology with a system for security risk management and provide a process for a continues security improvement. Security management in an integrated business process will lead to easier measurements of security improvements. It will also prove risk reduction, demonstrate results over time and create a repeatable practice.
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- 2006
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