Summary

This chapter examined information security risk management and introduced various tools and strategies to help identify and address potential organizational risks. We explored the fundamental principles of information security risk management and how they apply in a business setting. The impact of risk management across an organization was underscored, highlighting the importance of a unified and comprehensive strategy to manage and reduce risks effectively.

A key component of risk management involves identifying and safeguarding valuable data. To assist with this, we provided a set of methods to locate this critical information within your organization. We also detailed the process of information categorization, which aids in achieving a better understanding of your organization’s most valuable assets.

We wrapped up this chapter by providing an overview of how to perform information security risk management. This critical groundwork paves the way for our next...