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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)

Information security policies

Information security policies are statements, rules, or assertions governing how an organization manages its security risks. They are designed to protect the organization’s information assets from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. These policies should be developed in consultation with all levels of the organization, including senior management, information security professionals, and employees. They should be based on a risk assessment that identifies the organization’s information assets and the risks to those assets. Information security policies should be documented and communicated to all employees. They should be reviewed and updated regularly to ensure that they remain effective. To create and maintain robust information security policies, consider the following steps:

  1. Identify compliance and legal obligations: Assess your organization’s compliance requirements and legal...