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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)

Continuous monitoring

The concept of continuous monitoring stems from the understanding that an information system, if left unchecked, will gradually develop vulnerabilities that can be exploited. While IT and information security teams may excel in developing, securing, and testing a new information system, these efforts only capture a snapshot in time and can quickly become outdated. As new patches are released, and new exploit techniques emerge, information systems must be updated to address these evolving threats.

Continuous monitoring operates within the operations and maintenance phase of the SDLC. A continuous monitoring program should be established within an organization to ensure that security controls relating to people, processes, and technology are effectively monitored and continue to provide a robust defense against the ever-changing information security threat landscape.

Information security assessment automation

Information security assessment automation uses...