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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)

Identifying and protecting your organization’s 
valuable data

A comprehensive understanding of your organization’s valuable data is critical to a successful information security program. Without it, you, as the information security professional, cannot adequately protect your organization’s interests. Your information security program must align with key business stakeholders so that you understand the most valuable pieces of information in the organization and work with the business and IT teams to secure the data.

One crucial area to consider is intellectual property (IP) and trade secrets. Does your organization have IP or trade secrets? Does your organization have competitors that would benefit from having access to this information? Does your organization maintain IP or trade secrets on digital systems?

Another vital area to consider is personally identifiable information (PII). Does your organization collect PII for your employees, customers...