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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)

Identification – detection and analysis

A crucial concept to understand and develop as a core component of your incident response capability is the concept of incident triage. The reality is that not all incidents are treated the same, and by using a triage approach, you can focus on important events while ignoring irrelevant noise.

The following list offers a sampling of potential attack vectors that an attacker might use and an incident responder must be prepared to address. Each category is distinct in terms of exploitation and will require different mechanisms to discover abnormal behavior:

  • Compromised credentials: Attacks made possible due to harvesting information system credentials:
    • System (OS)/service account compromises
    • User account compromises
  • Web attacks: Attack vectors that use a web browser to install malware or harvest credentials:
    • Drive-by downloads
    • Cross-site scripting
  • Removable media: Attacks delivered via removable media:
    • USB thumb drives or DVDs...