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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 the ownership and management of information security risk

Information security risk is critical for organizations, especially in light of the growing number of large-scale government and private sector information systems breaches. In the past, many organizations viewed information security risk as solely owned by the IT division. However, this is not an acceptable practice, and it is crucial to understand the concept of risk ownership versus risk management.

The ability to own risk is tied to authority and the ability to commit funds to reduce risk. Senior leaders can fund risk reduction efforts, as well as change the direction of organizational actions and culture. It is critically important that risks to the organization be effectively communicated to senior leadership with well-thought-out plans to reduce risk.

While risk ownership sits with an organization’s executive team, it is the responsibility of the information security professional to deliver...