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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 classification and its importance in information security

As an information security professional, it is vital to collaborate with an organization’s business and IT departments to classify the data necessary to fulfill its mission accurately. Data classification is a crucial first step in building a robust information security program. Engaging business leaders in the data classification process allows them to participate in decision-making regarding data security within the organization and the allocation of resources. This process enables the information security professional to emphasize the organization’s critical information assets and apply security controls that support the organization’s mission.

This book will devote more time to the information categorization phase of the risk management life cycle than any other part. Although this phase may not be technically glamorous, it is undoubtedly one of the most crucial risk management life cycle...