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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)

Zero Trust Architecture in Information Security

Zero Trust has emerged as a key architectural framework in modern information security, challenging traditional models by fundamentally shifting how organizations perceive trust and access to data and information systems. This chapter discusses the principles that underpin Zero Trust, traces its historical evolution, underscores its critical role in contemporary cybersecurity, contrasts it with conventional perimeter-based security paradigms, and details the pillars that comprise Zero Trust.

The following topics will be covered in this chapter:

  • Zero Trust and its principles
  • The history of Zero Trust
  • The importance of Zero Trust in cybersecurity
  • Shifting from traditional perimeter-based security
  • Pillars of Zero Trust