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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)

Developing a Security Operations Center

A security operations center (SOC) serves as the nerve center for cybersecurity, where teams continuously monitor, detect, and respond to security threats to protect an organization’s information systems. In this chapter, we’ll define what a SOC is, discuss the management of SOC tools, explore the design of the SOC toolset, outline the various roles within a SOC, and examine the processes and procedures that ensure operational efficiency. Additionally, we’ll take a closer look at the specific tools that underpin SOC functions and contribute to its overall effectiveness.

The following topics will be covered in this chapter:

  • What is a SOC?
  • Management of SOC tools
  • SOC toolset design
  • SOC roles
  • Processes and procedures
  • SOC tools