ROI Briefcase

Cisco and Computer Economics of Carlsbad, California, have produced a Series of five white papers that:

• address the importance of network security in today's climate,
• give information about what happens when security is breached,
• describe the process of recovering from a breach in security,
• provide tools to evaluate the potential return on investment for security protection; and
• offer action steps that management can (and should) take to improve security

NETWORK SECURITY INVESTMENT Ñ THE EXECUTIVE ROI BRIEFCASE

Cisco will publish the series of five white papers on this page within the next few weeks.   Economic Impact of Network Security Threats [18Kb pdf] This white paper describes the dynamics in today's business climate that are driving network security requirements, and provides an understanding of the threats facing business leaders today. It includes an appendix describing malicious code attacks that have occurred in the recent past. » Read now     Privacy Protection Depends on Network Security [43Kb pdf] This white paper reviews some of the laws that mandate consumer privacy protection and how network security helps ensure data privacy. » Read now     Recovery After a Breach in Network Security [30Kb pdf] This white paper discusses best practices for disaster recovery that involve information security and IT professionals, as well as law enforcement. » Read now     The Return on Investment for Network Security [109Kb pdf] This white paper helps executives understand the value of network security with regard to the economic consequences of a security breach. » Read now     Action Steps for Improving Information Security [51Kb pdf] This white paper describes the steps you should take to ensure a secure network infrastructure. » Read now

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