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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)

SOC roles

An effective SOC requires appropriate personnel roles to ensure proper operation and maintenance. The following roles are crucial for a fully functional SOC. Remember that each organization may have unique naming conventions based on its culture:

  • SOC analysts:
    • Tier 1: These are more junior information security analysts with a few years of experience in the field. They have a basic understanding of networking, systems, and applications. Their responsibilities include the following:
      • Monitor information security tools
      • Conduct basic investigations and mitigations
      • Open tickets
    • Tier 2: Analysts with a deeper understanding of SOC tools, networking, systems, and applications. Their responsibilities include the following:
      • Employ deeper investigative techniques
      • Implement threat mitigation
      • Recommend changes to information systems
    • Tier 3: Highly skilled analysts with expertise in forensics, malware analysis, threat intelligence, and more. Their responsibilities include the following:
      • Conduct...