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Books: Sarbanes-Oxley IT Compliance Using COBIT and Open Source Tools |
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Toolkit Shows IT Professionals How to Interface with Auditors
Contact: Amy Pedersen
781-681-5151 x12
amy@syngress.com
Rockland, MA November 23, 2005--Syngress Publishing, Inc., today
announced the publication of Sarbanes-Oxley IT Compliance Using COBIT and
Open Source Tools (ISBN: 1597490369), by Christian Lahti and Roderick
Peterson, a book that shows IT professionals how to interface with
auditors and navigate the daunting task of complying with the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
BOOK DETAILS
ISBN: 157490369
PRICE: $49.95 U.S.
PAGE COUNT: 356 PP
Inside the book coverage:
Streamline IT SOX Compliance Using the Live CD
Use the tools on the bootable Linux CD to automate and manage workflow,
disseminate information, track projects, manage groups, and much more.
Understand the Liability of Noncompliance
Learn the penalties associated with noncompliance resulting from both
intentional and unintentional filing of an inaccurate certification.
Deploy COBIT Standards and Best-Known Methods (BKMs) in Your Organization
Master the six components of COBIT: Executive summary, framework, control
objective, control practices, management guidelines, and audit
guidelines.
Create an IT SOX Compliance Policy
Learn to write, implement, and enforce an effective IT compliance policy
that will be supported by both users and management.
Realize the Benefits of Open Source Tools
Deploy Open Source applications throughout your enterprise to reduce cost
and improve security.
Plan and Organize Your COBIT Strategy
Develop strategic IT plans that support business objectives and can stand
the test of time.
Acquire Requisite Applications and Implement Your Plan
Ensure that you have the right people, skills, and tools to implement,
test, certify, and maintain both existing and newly developed systems.
Deliver and Support New Systems
Ensure that new systems perform as expected upon implementation and that
they continue to perform in accordance with established expectations.
Monitor the Progress of Your COBIT Deployment
Use service level agreements (SLAs) or established baselines to quantify
performance against expectations and proactively troubleshoot problems.
About the Authors
Christian Lahti is a computer services consultant with more than 15
years' experience in the IT industry. He is an expert in security,
systems, and networking, having developed and implemented global IT
infrastructures with a focus on Linux and open source, as well as
providing consulting expertise for successful cross-platform integrations
and interoperability. In addition, he is also skilled in database design
and Web development. Christian is a speaker and tutorial presenter at both
LinuxWorld and O'Reilly's OSCON. He was a technical editor and
contributing author to Windows to Linux Migration Toolkit (Syngress
Publishing, ISBN: 1931836396).
Roderick Peterson is currently employed at NeoMagic as Information
Technology Director. He has more than 20 years' experience in the IT
industry. His diverse background includes knowledge of mainframe
operations, LAN, Internet, IT infrastructure, business applications, and
the integration of emerging technologies. He has successfully led the
development and deployment of major applications at several global
companies. He also successfully owned and operated an IT consulting
business for more than five years.
Background Information
Syngress Publishing (www.syngress.com), headquartered in Rockland,
Massachusetts, is an independent publisher of print and electronic
reference materials for Information Technology professionals seeking skill
enhancement and career advancement. Distributed throughout Europe, Asia,
and the U.S. and Canada, Syngress titles have been translated into twenty
languages. The Company's pioneering customer support program,
solutions@syngress.com, extends the value of every Syngress title with
regular information updates and customer-driven author forums. For more
information on Syngress products, contact Amy Pedersen at 781-681-5151 or
email amy@syngress.com. Syngress books are distributed in the United
States and Canada by O'Reilly Media, Inc.
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