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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

Company procedures

Would you wish to undergo a complex process to get an additional pen or pad of paper? Of course not!

Procedures and their near relatives, policies, may be a genuine pain in the you-know-what. Sometimes, they are excessively stringent and limiting, while other times they are too general and missing specifics. However, if a colleague calls in ill and you are suddenly responsible in case of an emergency, you should substitute that sick colleague just by reading and understanding a procedure. Therefore, it is helpful to have a well-written, clear protocol to follow.

Procedures may have a significant impact on an organization if executed properly. When stated clearly and correctly, they may improve the functionality of systems and individuals. If your employees know what to do, when to do it, how to do it, and how to avoid making mistakes, you may decrease aggravation and save a great deal of time and energy.

Procedures are the company’s workhorses. Procedures...