Textbook: Risk Analysis and Security Countermeasures Selection 2nd edition, Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. by Norman T.L. (2016).

Assigned Readings:

1) Chapter 16 Types of Countermeasures

2) Chapter 17 Countermeasure Selections and Budgeting Tools

Questions:

1) Discuss the best practices for countermeasure selection advocated by Norman (2016) in Chapters 16 & 17. Also, from reading these chapters why do you think it is necessary to follow these best practices for countermeasure selection?

2) Describe how to mitigate risk through the selection of specific type of countermeasures

3) Describe how to determine what are the best countermeasures in any situation

4) Identify the various types of countermeasures available for deployment

5) Explain countermeasure effectiveness metrics

6) Explain the process for developing a decision matrix

Answer questions from the assigned chapters/ readings to answer the questions. Please list all references and citations.