The Open FAIR™ Body of Knowledge

This pocket guide provides a first introduction to the Open FAIR Body of Knowledge. It will be of interest to individuals who require a basic understanding of the Open FAIR Body of Knowledge, and professionals who are working in roles associated with a risk analysis project, such as those responsible for information system security planning, execution, development, delivery, and operation. 

The Open FAIR Body of Knowledge provides a taxonomy and method for understanding, analyzing and measuring information risk. The outcomes are more cost-effective information risk management, greater credibility for the information security profession, and a foundation from which to develop a scientific approach to information risk management. This allows organizations to:
*	Speak in one language concerning their risk
*	Consistently study and apply risk analysis principles to any object or asset
*	View organizational risk in total
*	Challenge and defend risk decisions

The audience for this Pocket Guide is:
*	Individuals who require a basic understanding of the Open FAIR Body of Knowledge
*	Professionals who are working in roles associated with a risk analysis project, such as those responsible for information system security planning, execution, development, delivery, and operation
*	Risk analysts who are looking for a first introduction to the Open FAIR Body of Knowledge