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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)
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Part 1: Start From the Basics
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Part 2: Into the Wild
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Part 3: Escape from Chaos

BYOD

You have probably wondered what BYOD is. The technology trend known as BYOD enables employees to execute work-related tasks on their personal mobile devices while also connecting to a corporate network and resources.

Employers are increasingly allowing employees to use their personal mobile devices to do work-related tasks and connect to the corporate network and resources (BYOD).

As a result, many businesses allow their employees to access the corporate network from home or to concentrate all company information on their personal smartphones, eliminating the need for them to carry two mobile devices.

There are several disadvantages associated with BYOD as well, including the risk that inadequate security measures pose to sensitive data.

BYOD is a notion that has many consequences for how a workplace is run and is not just about bringing your own gadgets to work.

And how did this phenomena become more widespread? The most frequent situation up until a few years...