Book Image

Cybersecurity and Privacy Law Handbook

By : Walter Rocchi
5 (1)
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

Summary

So, we have discussed the basics (a definition of privacy, why privacy laws are important, how the bills assume we can protect data, and the legal principles around processing data). You will (or should) now have a good understanding of topics such as the differences between data processors and data controllers, which data can be set as special or sensitive, how different laws behave differently in terms of data protection, extraterritoriality, and many other aspects. We recapped a quick history of privacy and set a lot of useful definitions to better understand it, while in the next chapter, we’ll get our teeth into the matter a bit more while still trying to be as clear as we can.