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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 history of Zero Trust

The history of Zero Trust spans several decades and can be traced back to the early days of computer networks. While the term “Zero Trust” was not coined until 2010 by John Kindervag, a former analyst at Forrester Research, the underlying principles have evolved since then, shaped by technological advancements and the changing threat landscape. To fully understand the concept’s development, we must delve into the milestones that contributed to its inception and growth.

Initially, computer networks were designed with an inherent level of trust. The idea was that internal systems and users within a network were secure, and any threat would come from external sources. This was the foundation of the traditional “castle-and-moat” approach to network security, which focused on creating a strong perimeter around an organization’s resources to keep external threats at bay.

However, as technology evolved and the internet...