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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 delved into creating and maintaining an effective BCDR plan. A comprehensive BCDR plan is essential to an organization’s risk management strategy, ensuring that the business can continue operating and recovering from potential disasters. A well-designed and thoroughly tested BCDR plan is vital to ensure the continuity and resilience of an organization in the face of potential disasters. By following the steps outlined in this chapter and continually reviewing and updating the plan, businesses can minimize the impact of disasters and maintain the trust and confidence of their stakeholders.

In the next chapter, we will be discussing the concepts around IR planning and how your organization should prepare for detecting and responding to an intrusion attempt by an attacker.