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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)

Essential factors for information security program success

A critical element for the success of an information security program lies in cultivating a solid relationship with your organization’s senior leadership. The effectiveness of your information security program is heavily reliant on the commitment of these senior leaders. Information security is fundamentally about facilitating organizational change. Establishing an organization’s new information security program leads to transformations across a broad spectrum, encompassing people, processes, and technology.

These changes can potentially be perceived as disruptive to the standard way of operating within the organization. Without the support of executive leadership for information security initiatives, it may prove challenging to implement the necessary changes. However, it is crucial to understand that executive support does not equate to a free rein to create chaos within the organization.

As an information...