Holistic Operational Readiness Security Evaluation - HORSE Project Series Volume 1 is the professional companion book to the popular global resource, the HORSE Project Wiki, that provides a comprehensive examination of corporate information technology and security governance documents ranging from a corporate charter, policies and standards. This book provides a holistically approachable road map to design, ratification, implementation and maintenance of corporate security program policies. The guidance contained within has been the bedrock for corporate governance within some of the biggest organizations throughout the world.
Michael D. Peters has been an independent information security consultant, executive, researcher, author, and catalyst with many years of information technology and business leadership experience. He has been referred to as the "Michelangelo of Security". Michael's current and previous executive positions include Chief Security Officer, Chief Information Security Officer and advising Chief Information Officer. From a credential perspective, Michael holds an Executive Juris Doctor in Cyberspace Law; a certified MBA in IT Management, undergraduate degree in IT Security, CISSP, CRISC, CISM, CCE, CMBA, SCSA and he is an ISSA Fellow. In the realm of thought leadership, Michael is the author of "Securing the C Level", "Governance Documentation and Information Technology Security Policies Demystified", "The Security Trifecta" and thousands of blogging, tweeting, social media networking and professional network syndication and industry feature publications. He has contributed significantly towards curriculum development as adjunct professor for graduate degree information security, advanced technology, cyberspace law, and privacy programs and toward industry standard professional certifications. He is the serial entrepreneur and innovator behind the "Your Personal CXO" information security network, The Security Trifecta philosophy, and the globally popular Holistic Operational Readiness Security Evaluation HORSE Project. He has been featured in many publications and broadcast media outlets as the "Go to Guy" for executive leadership, information security, cyberspace law, and governance. Michael's influence reaches deep into the international business community. As a highly accomplished senior IT corporate officer and recognized expert in IT operations, systems, data, and network security, risk and privacy, Michael has already proven his leadership capabilities to many Fortune 50, 100, and 500 companies within the Financial, Technology, Manufacturing, Health Care, Insurance, Defense, Education, Energy, and Transportation markets. He is available for speaking, coaching, and consulting by contacting him via his personal blog contact page http: //michaelpeters.org/?page_id=336. Michael always welcomes the opportunity to connect and network with you through various professional and social media channels such as Linkedin.com, Facebook.com, Twitter.com, Technorati.com, LazarusAlliance.com, Google+, and of course, MichaelPeters.org.
