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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)

Understanding C-SCRM and its importance

The concept of Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) becomes even more critical when considering the far-reaching impacts of a compromised supply chain. In the interconnected world of today, a cyber breach at one point in the supply chain can cascade down to affect various players. A minor vulnerability in one supplier’s system could compromise the integrity of the entire supply chain, affecting the final product and causing untold damage to the reputation and finances of the companies involved.

To understand the importance of C-SCRM, we must appreciate modern supply chains’ complexity and interdependence. The intricate network of suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and customers, all linked through digital platforms and technologies, is a web of potential weak points. Malicious actors can exploit each of these points.

The C-SCRM concept recognizes that cybersecurity is not a singular, one-off effort but...