IT Professional is a bimonthly publication of the IEEE Computer Society for the developers and managers of enterprise information systems. Coverage areas include emerging technologies, Web services, Internet security, data management, enterprise architectures and infrastructures, software development, systems integration, and wireless networks.


Organizations relying on the Internet face significant challenges to ensure that their networks operate safely. And that their systems continue to provide critical services even in the face of attacks. Denial of service, worms, DNS, and router attacks are increasing. To help you stay one step ahead of these and other threats, the IEEE Computer Society has published a new periodical in 2003, IEEE Security & Privacy magazine.


IEEE Software's mission is to build the community of leading and future software practitioners. The magazine delivers reliable, useful, leading-edge software development information to keep engineers and managers abreast of rapid technology change. The authority on translating software theory into practice, the magazine positions itself between pure research and pure practice, transferring ideas, methods, and experiences among researchers and engineers. Peer-reviewed articles, topical interviews, and columns by seasoned practitioners illuminate all aspects of the industry, including process improvement, project management, development tools, software maintenance, Web applications and opportunities, testing, usability, and much more.

Better Software Practice for Business Benefit
In this book, you will find a large set of different improvement methodologies and a thorough discussion of process improvement issues from business to success. The book's three parts - Principles, Experience, and Summary and Outlook - use industrial case studies to illustrate the implementation of business strategies and improvement methodologies, looks into the future of process improvement initiatives, outlines available process analysis and assessment methodologies, and details improved planning strategies including goal based measurement.

Information Security: A Strategic Approach
The book starts with an overview of basic concepts in strategic planning, information technology strategy, and information security strategy. A practical guide to defining an information security strategy is then provided, covering the "nuts and bolts" of defining long term information security goals that effectively protect information resources. Separate chapters covering technology strategy and management strategy clearly demonstrate that both are essential, complementary elements in protecting information.

Open Process Frameworks: Patterns for the Adaptive e-Enterprise
This excellent book offers a discussion of e-business, e-process and e-commerce design, from the standpoint of business adaptability and durability. It defines and maps their complex interrelationships, as well as providing guidance on conducting e-projects.

The Poor Person's Guide to Estimating Software Development Costs
his guide offers a step-by-step process for estimating software costs. Built on public-domain information and cost models, it gives the formulas software developers need to estimate the effort and time required to design, develop, test, and deliver their software projects. Intentionally methodology-independent, The Poor Person's Guide includes examples for tailoring recommended processes to specific situations practitioners face in their day-to-day work. It concludes with industry benchmarks to help confirm that the estimates derived are realistic.