Fundamentals of Information Systems Security, Fifth Edition, provides a fully updated, industry-aligned foundation in cybersecurity, preparing learners to understand, secure, and defend modern information systems. The text reinforces core concepts such as confidentiality, integrity, and availability while examining how emerging technologies and AI are reshaping today's threat landscape. Each chapter moves from foundational principles to real-world implementation, with AI-driven scenarios integrated throughout to reflect current industry needs. The Fifth Edition supports foundational cybersecurity education and credential-focused training with alignment to CompTIA Security+, and additional mapping across CAE-CD Knowledge Units, CSEC 2020, and NICE Framework v2.0.0 updates. From two- and four-year colleges to technical and certificate programs, instructors can rely on this comprehensive resource to strengthen practical competencies and build real-world readiness from day one. Features and Benefits Integrates AI-related risks and threats across foundational cybersecurity principles to reflect today's threat landscape. Features clearly defined learning objectives and structured chapters to support outcomes-based course design. Aligns with cybersecurity, IT, and AI-related curricula across two-year, four-year, graduate, and workforce programs. Addresses responsible AI use and academic integrity with reflection prompts and instructional support for educators. Maps to CompTIA Security+, CAE-CD Knowledge Units, CSEC 2020, and NICE v2.0.0 to support curriculum alignment. Re-designed scenario-based Cloud Labs that reinforce concepts through real-world, hands-on virtual practice. Instructor resources include slides, test bank, sample syllabi, instructor manual, and time-on-task documentation.
Kim, David: - David Kim is the president of Security Evolutions, Inc. (SEI; www.security-evolutions.com), located outside the Washington, DC, metropolitan area. SEI provides governance, risk, and compliance consulting services for public and private sector clients globally. SEI's clients include healthcare institutions, banking institutions, governments, and international airports. SEI's IT security consulting services include security risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, compliance audits, and designing of layered security solutions for enterprises. In addition, available services include developing business continuity and disaster recovery plans. Mr. Kim's IT and IT security experience encompasses more than 30+ years of technical engineering, technical management, and sales and marketing management. This experience includes LAN/WAN, internetworking, enterprise network management, and IT security for voice, video, and data networking infrastructures. He is an accomplished author and part-time adjunct professor who enjoys teaching cybersecurity to students across the United States.
Solomon, Michael G.: - Michael G. Solomon, PhD, CISSP, PMP, CISM, is a cybersecurity, privacy, and emerging technologies consultant who specializes in delivering executive-level guidance to help clients align regulatory and compliance requirements with strategic goals. Dr. Solomon has over 35 years of experience delivering effective professional services for many Fortune 500 companies and has authored and contributed to over 35 published books and numerous training courses. Dr. Solomon is a Professor in the School of Computer Information Sciences at the University of the Cumberlands and holds a PhD in Computer Science and Informatics from Emory University.
