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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)

Incident Response Planning

Incident response planning is a critical component of information security. This chapter covers the essential aspects of an incident response plan (IRP): its definition, preparation, identification process, including detection and analysis, and the tools for these tasks. We also address the stages of remediation, from containment to recovery and mitigation, supported by specific capabilities. The chapter concludes by discussing post-incident activities to prepare organizations for future incidents.

The following topics will be covered in this chapter:

  • What is an IRP?
  • Preparation of an IRP
  • Identification – detection and analysis
  • Identification – incident response tools
  • Remediation – containment/recovery/mitigation
  • Remediation – incident response tools
  • Post-incident activity