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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)

Risk management

Once you have assessed the organization, it is necessary to conduct a risk assessment using the assessment data. Prioritizing the activities to be implemented in your security program can be done during the risk assessment process. To ensure that your prioritization aligns with the organization’s goals, you should incorporate the input of organizational leaders during the risk assessment. Since implementing an information security program involves organizational change, presenting your plan in business and IT terms is crucial. This approach will help you gain the approval of leadership and provide the authority and funding to make the required organizational changes.

Effective management of an information security program revolves around risk management. The organization’s ability to manage risk determines how it handles vulnerabilities in its IT systems, business processes, and staff. Organizational leaders must grasp how vulnerabilities uncovered...