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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)

The modern role of information security

Information security has changed over the years and now plays an important role in information technology and as a part of business operations. When information security first became a discipline, it focused on securing IT configurations and putting security tools in place. As time progressed, it became apparent that you cannot properly secure an IT environment without understanding the needs of an organization’s business leaders. Now, information security leaders work to ensure that the business maintains its ability to serve its customers by embedding information security protection in business operations.

Information technology security engineering

Information technology security engineering is the application of security principles to information technology to protect against potential cyber threats and attacks. The practice involves designing, implementing, and maintaining security measures to safeguard critical data, systems...