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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

Common social engineering attack methods

Understanding the many assault vectors for this sort of criminal activity is essential for its prevention. The following subsections provide insight into how cybercriminals operate.

Pretexting

To improve the likelihood that a prospective victim will bite, an imagined scenario is employed to interest the victim.

It is a bogus purpose that often involves some actual knowledge about the victim (e.g., date of birth or social security number) in an effort to get further information.

Let’s have an example: Imagine that Mr. White is a middle manager of a company and goes to the same bar every morning to have an expresso coffee before going to work. Let’s suppose that I am a Social Engineer who wants to hack that company. I’ll go to the same place at the same time everyday. After a couple of weeks, I’ll wish him good morning before leaving, and he will answer politely. Within a few months, I’ll be able...