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The Complete Guide to Defense in Depth

By : Akash Mukherjee
Book Image

The Complete Guide to Defense in Depth

By: Akash Mukherjee

Overview of this book

In an era of relentless cyber threats, organizations face daunting challenges in fortifying their defenses against increasingly sophisticated attacks. The Complete Guide to Defense in Depth offers a comprehensive roadmap to navigating the complex landscape, empowering you to master the art of layered security. This book starts by laying the groundwork, delving into risk navigation, asset classification, and threat identification, helping you establish a robust framework for layered security. It gradually transforms you into an adept strategist, providing insights into the attacker's mindset, revealing vulnerabilities from an adversarial perspective, and guiding the creation of a proactive defense strategy through meticulous mapping of attack vectors. Toward the end, the book addresses the ever-evolving threat landscape, exploring emerging dangers and emphasizing the crucial human factor in security awareness and training. This book also illustrates how Defense in Depth serves as a dynamic, adaptable approach to cybersecurity. By the end of this book, you’ll have gained a profound understanding of the significance of multi-layered defense strategies, explored frameworks for building robust security programs, and developed the ability to navigate the evolving threat landscape with resilience and agility.
Table of Contents (16 chapters)
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Part 1: Understanding Defense in Depth – The Core Principle
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Part 2: Building a Layered Security Strategy – Thinking Like an Attacker
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Part 3: Adapting and Evolving with Defense in Depth – The Threat Landscape

Part 1: Understanding Defense in Depth – The Core Principle

In this part, we focus on building a strong foundation of security, establishing the core theme of the book by introducing a risk-based approach to security. We’ll begin by demystifying the world of cyber risk, helping you identify what assets are most valuable and the threats they face. You’ll learn the fundamentals of Defense in Depth, and how it translates into practical strategies. Finally, we’ll guide you through creating a security framework that combines layers of protection, tailored to your unique needs. Approach this part as learning or refreshing concepts around the building blocks that make up Defense in Depth.

This part has the following chapters:

  • Chapter 1, Navigating Risk, Classifying Assets, and Unveiling Threats
  • Chapter 2, Practical Guide to Defense in Depth
  • Chapter 3, Building a Framework for Layered Security