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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)

Security control selection

Upon finishing the information categorization process, you have successfully identified your organization’s information assets, pinpointed their locations within the information system, organized them into separate protection categories, and assigned a monetary value to each. You can now implement security controls to safeguard your organization’s information. Before defining the security controls for your information systems, it’s essential to review your organization’s regulatory and compliance requirements to ensure the development of a compliant security framework. As you build your organization’s framework, consider the following:

  • Existing security frameworks: Many security frameworks have been developed to address specific compliance requirements. Using these frameworks as a guide will help ensure you’re on the right track.
  • Leverage expertise: Thousands of combined hours have been invested into creating...