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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)

Information security challenges

The dangers that today’s corporations must deal with are extraordinarily complex and pose a serious risk to an organization’s ability to function. These are some of the reasons why mounting an assault has become easy for an adequately motivated adversary:

  • Phishing and social engineering attacks: Attackers use social engineering tactics to trick users into giving up sensitive information or installing malware.
  • Malware attacks: Malware is malicious software designed to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems. These attacks can be delivered through emails, websites, or other means.
  • Ransomware attacks: Ransomware is malware that encrypts files on a victim’s computer and then demands payment for the decryption key.
  • Insider threats: Employees, contractors, or other insiders with access to sensitive information may intentionally or unintentionally cause security breaches.
  • Advanced Persistent...