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Information Security Handbook - Second Edition

By : Darren Death
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Information Security Handbook - Second Edition

By: Darren Death

Overview of this book

Information Security Handbook is a practical guide that’ll empower you to take effective actions in securing your organization’s assets. Whether you are an experienced security professional seeking to refine your skills or someone new to the field looking to build a strong foundation, this book is designed to meet you where you are and guide you toward improving your understanding of information security. Each chapter addresses the key concepts, practical techniques, and best practices to establish a robust and effective information security program. You’ll be offered a holistic perspective on securing information, including risk management, incident response, cloud security, and supply chain considerations. This book has distilled years of experience and expertise of the author, Darren Death, into clear insights that can be applied directly to your organization’s security efforts. Whether you work in a large enterprise, a government agency, or a small business, the principles and strategies presented in this book are adaptable and scalable to suit your specific needs. By the end of this book, you’ll have all the tools and guidance needed to fortify your organization’s defenses and expand your capabilities as an information security practitioner.
Table of Contents (16 chapters)

Introduction

For more than 50 years, computers have aided in advancing humankind. As these devices have become more sophisticated, they have come under increasing attack from those looking to disrupt organizations using these systems. From the first boot sector virus to highly complex nation-state advanced persistent threats, the ability for an adversary to impact an organization negatively has never been greater. While the attacker has become more sophisticated, so has our ability to prepare for and defend against the attacker. To ensure that a company is adequately protected, we will go over what it takes to set up an information security program throughout this book.