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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)

Conducting a quick risk assessment

A quick risk assessment aims to provide a high-level overview of your organization’s information security status. It is not intended to replace a more detailed risk assessment but can be helpful as a preliminary evaluation. You can use the results of this assessment to provide a pulse check to your management and give them an idea of what to expect regarding information security risk.

To use this assessment, answer each question with a yes, unsure, or no response, and assign 5 points for yes, 5 for unsure, and 0 for no. The following are the questions that you should consider when conducting this quick risk assessment:

  1. Does your organization use an internal unsecured guest wireless network?
  2. Does your organization allow the use of personal devices on the organizational network?
  3. Does your organization enable high-risk information systems connected to the internet?
  4. Is your organization unable to securely dispose of sensitive...