6.12 Summary
The primary purpose of an IA is to minimise the probability of an IA vulnerability, minimise the damage if an attack occurred and provide a method to quickly recover in the event of a successful attack. There are many models that can be used to assist in that endeavour. All of them have some value and should be considered for integrating into a corporate IA program. The IA professional must also consider the cost and benefits of such implementations.
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(2006). Basic IA Concepts and Models. In: Information Assurance. Computer Communications and Networks. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-84628-489-9_6
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