Women in Security : Changing the Face of Technology and Innovation / / edited by Debra A. Christofferson

• Pubblicazione: Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2018
• Edizione: 1st ed. 2018.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (XIX, 136 p. 17 illus. in color.)
• Disciplina: 331.4
• Soggetto topico: Engineering - Vocational guidance; Sociology; Computer security; System safety; Job Careers in Science and Engineering; Gender Studies; Systems and Data Security; Security Science and Technology
• Persona (resp. second.): ChristoffersonDebra A
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references.
• Nota di contenuto: Introduction - Book Summary -- Under a New Security Landscape -- Security Risk Management, Women in Security, Resources, and Certifications -- The Era of Homo Digitus -- This Girl Wants to Go To School Here! -- Three Decades of Digital Security -- The Pursuit of Cyber-Security -- Making it in the National Security Field as a Millenial Minority -- Hidden Dangers of the Internet of Things -- Information Security -- Building the Bridges to Security -- It's All About the Cocoa Beans -- Organizational Intelligence -- Improving Women’s Participation in the Security Field Through Alternative Careers -- Conclusion.
• Sommario/riassunto: This volume examines core areas of development in security, emphasizing the pivotal contributions of women to the field’s evolution. The author first covers a broad spectrum of key topics, including how security is created, where innovation occurs, what the underpinnings are, and who supports it and how. After an overview of the field, female security professionals share their own stories of technology and innovation in security today; the foundation, where research is headed, and the emerging trends. Women currently make up a very small pocket of cyber security staffing – this book aims to increase the visibility of women in the field and their contributions and encourage other females to join the field. The contributors hold various roles from executive leadership, to engineers, analysts, and researchers. Identifies technology and innovation achievements from women in security Demonstrates the diverse segments, opportunities, and talents that make up the field of security Presents developments and advancements in cybersecurity and showcases women who are leading the way.
• Titolo autorizzato: Women in Security
• ISBN: 3-319-57795-6
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910299912403321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Women in Engineering and Science, . 2509-6427