Real option applications to information security.(Papers): An article from: Communications & Strategies

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From the author: Real options present advantages over the standard discounting methods. In this paper we analyze them briefly and examine their potential applications on information security. The applications of real options on valuation of information assets, information security investment and capital budgeting provide considerable benefits. Finally portfolios of real options and other financial products can reduce information security risk. Key words: Real options, information security, valuation, information security investment, capital budgeting, portfolio theory, information security risk.

Citation Details
Title: Real option applications to information security.(Papers)
Author: Pythagoras Petratos
Publication:Communications & Strategies (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 1, 2008
Publisher: IDATE
Issue: 70 Page: 15(11)

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