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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

The seven pain points of cloud computing

Security is an issue for all firms, regardless of whether they operate in the cloud. You will be exposed to threats such as denial of service, malware, SQL injection, data breaches, and data loss – all of which may severely affect your company’s reputation and financials.

Moving to the cloud introduces a new set of hazards and modifies the nature of others. This does not imply that cloud computing is insecure. In reality, many cloud service providers provide access to very advanced security technologies and resources that you would not have otherwise.

It simply implies that you must be aware of changing hazards in order to manage them. Consequently, let’s examine the particular security vulnerabilities of cloud computing.

Reduced visibility

The majority of businesses will access a variety of cloud services through numerous devices, departments, and geographic locations. Without the proper tools, this level of...