Teach students how to identify vulnerabilities within computer networks and implement countermeasures that mitigate risks and damage with Whitman/Mattord's PRINCIPLES OF INCIDENT RESPONSE & DISASTER RECOVERY, 3rd Edition. Comprehensive, market-leading coverage addresses the roles of information security and IT in contingency planning today. Updated content focuses on incident response and disaster recovery, as reorganized chapters present the complexities of organizational readiness from an IT and business perspective. Helpful background information explores both management practices and policy requirements. Students examine industry's best practices designed to minimize downtime in emergencies and curb losses during and after system service interruptions. This edition integrates the latest NIST knowledge and resources with expanded coverage of security information and event management (SIEM) and unified threat management. New content also highlights cloud-based systems and Web-accessible tools.