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Cybersecurity and Privacy Law Handbook

By : Walter Rocchi
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Book Image

Cybersecurity and Privacy Law Handbook

5 (1)
By: Walter Rocchi

Overview of this book

Cybercriminals are incessantly coming up with new ways to compromise online systems and wreak havoc, creating an ever-growing need for cybersecurity practitioners in every organization across the globe who understand international security standards, such as the ISO27k family of standards. If you’re looking to ensure that your company's data conforms to these standards, Cybersecurity and Privacy Law Handbook has got you covered. It'll not only equip you with the rudiments of cybersecurity but also guide you through privacy laws and explain how you can ensure compliance to protect yourself from cybercrime and avoid the hefty fines imposed for non-compliance with standards. Assuming that you're new to the field, this book starts by introducing cybersecurity frameworks and concepts used throughout the chapters. You'll understand why privacy is paramount and how to find the security gaps in your company's systems. There's a practical element to the book as well—you'll prepare policies and procedures to prevent your company from being breached. You’ll complete your learning journey by exploring cloud security and the complex nature of privacy laws in the US. By the end of this cybersecurity book, you'll be well-placed to protect your company's data and comply with the relevant standards.
Table of Contents (18 chapters)
1
Part 1: Start From the Basics
3
Part 2: Into the Wild
8
Part 3: Escape from Chaos

ISO 27001 controls

The ISO 27001 standard is comprised of the standard itself, plus a second part, called Annex A, where all the controls (114 divided into 14 categories) exist:

  • Information Security Policies
  • Organization of Information Security
  • Human Resources Security
  • Asset Management
  • Access Control
  • Cryptography
  • Physical and Environmental Security
  • Operational Security
  • Communications Security
  • System Acquisition, Development, and Maintenance
  • Supplier Relationships
  • Information Security Incident Management
  • Information Security Aspects of Business Continuity Management
  • Compliance

Each of the 14 categories provide you with a clear explanation of the primary objective(s) of that category.

Control Category A.5 – Information Security Policies (1 objective and 2 controls)

This category’s aim is to give management guidance and assistance on information security in accordance with the...