University of Maryland / University of Maryland Institute / Computer Security Institute / College Park / /
IndustryTerm
closed form solution / e - business / basic tools / retail price / intrusion detection systems / hardware devices / security technologies / /
Organization
Computer Security Institute / Department of Defense / University of Maryland / Robert H. Smith School of Business / Federal Bureau of Investigation / MARTIN P. LOEB University / Laboratory for Telecommunications Sciences / Maryland Institute / Robert H. Smith School of Bussiness / /
Person
LAWRENCE A. GORDON / / /
Position
Information Technology Director / model operational security / General / Protection General / /
The Economics of Information Security Investment LAWRENCE A. GORDON and MARTIN P. LOEB University of Maryland This article presents an economic model that determines the optimal amount to invest to protect