Management Of Information Security
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ISBN: 9781337405713
Author: WHITMAN, Michael.
Publisher: Cengage Learning,
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Chapter 10, Problem 3DQ
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Steps taken by Joel to minimize the potential loss in this incident:
- Joel should ensure that he saves all work related files to the department’s share drive...
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Different approach by Joel in the event of a disaster:
- Joel could have relied on the fire extinguisher that could have avoided the water near electrical devices...
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