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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)

Evolution of cybercrime

The evolution of cybercrime is a complex and ever-changing landscape. With the advent of the internet and its widespread adoption, the opportunities for cybercriminals have grown exponentially. As technology advances rapidly, so do the techniques and tactics employed by those seeking to exploit vulnerabilities in the digital world.

As computer systems have become integral to the daily functioning of businesses, organizations, governments, and individuals, we have learned to put tremendous trust in these systems. As a result, we have placed critical and valuable information on them. Where there is value, you will find someone willing to take advantage of the situation and attempt to profit from someone else’s misfortune. Before these highly interconnected computer systems, people had to interact physically with the world to commit a crime, significantly increasing their risk of being apprehended. A criminal would have to physically attack an institution...