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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)

Summary

This chapter examined information security risk management and introduced various tools and strategies to help identify and address potential organizational risks. We explored the fundamental principles of information security risk management and how they apply in a business setting. The impact of risk management across an organization was underscored, highlighting the importance of a unified and comprehensive strategy to manage and reduce risks effectively.

A key component of risk management involves identifying and safeguarding valuable data. To assist with this, we provided a set of methods to locate this critical information within your organization. We also detailed the process of information categorization, which aids in achieving a better understanding of your organization’s most valuable assets.

We wrapped up this chapter by providing an overview of how to perform information security risk management. This critical groundwork paves the way for our next...