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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 pillars of Zero Trust

The pillars of Zero Trust as defined in the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's Zero Trust Maturity Model constitute the underpinning architecture of a robust cybersecurity strategy that adheres to the principle “never trust, always verify.” These pillars encompass various aspects of an organization’s digital infrastructure, including identity, devices, networks, applications and workloads, and data:

  • The Identity pillar emphasizes user identity, authentication, authorization, and risk assessment related to securing access
  • The Device pillar focuses on device trust, asset management, and endpoint security considerations
  • For the Networks pillar, the emphasis lies on network location, micro-segmentation, network isolation, and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
  • The Applications and Workloads pillar focuses on the importance of application visibility, control, and the security of workloads in various environments...