2Knowledge, Issues, and Dilemmas

2.1 Introduction

This chapter presents a review1 of existing literature to synthesize current knowledge, support the needs for, and highlight the significance of the responsive approach. The focus of the chapter is on literature that informs the field of information risk management and is commonly adopted by practitioners in organizations that recognize the need for managing information risk or are mandated by laws or regulations to do so. The review relates to practices covered in subsequent chapters in which we discuss the application of such knowledge to the practice environment.

The chapter begins with an overview of the concepts including definitions and principles of information security, risk, risk management, ...

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