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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

Remote working

The last few years have seen a rising trend of employees wanting to work remotely. This idea expands the idea of merely working from home or a co-working place (the use of an office or other working environment by people who are self-employed or working for different employers) and allows you to work from anywhere.

Gig workers and digital nomads have become accustomed to this; according to data from 2020, about 5 million Americans identify as such. With the COVID-19 epidemic demonstrating the effectiveness of remote labor and several locations opening their doors to digital nomads, the idea seems certain to gain traction in the next few years.

Security issues

As more people started working remotely during the epidemic, cybersecurity incidents significantly rose, as thieves tried to profit from the pandemic’s stress and disruption as well as the larger attack surface they could now target.

Due to the epidemic, most industries shifted to remote work...