Chapter 7: Information Security Infrastructure and Architecture
In this chapter, we will discuss information security infrastructure and architecture and learn about methods, tools, and techniques for the development of robust information security programs. This chapter will help the CISM aspirant to understand security architecture in line with industry best practices. The CISM aspirant will gain basic knowledge of access control requirements, including biometrics and factors of authentication.
The following topics will be covered in this chapter:
- Information security architecture
- Architecture implementation
- Access control
- Virtual private networks
- Biometrics
- Factors of authentication
- Wireless networks
- Different attack methods
Let's discuss each one of these topics in detail.