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Information Security Handbook

You're reading from   Information Security Handbook Enhance your proficiency in information security program development

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Product type Paperback
Published in Oct 2023
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781837632701
Length 370 pages
Edition 2nd Edition
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Darren Death Darren Death
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Table of Contents (16) Chapters Close

Preface 1. Chapter 1: Information and Data Security Fundamentals 2. Chapter 2: Defining the Threat Landscape FREE CHAPTER 3. Chapter 3: Laying a Foundation for Information and Data Security 4. Chapter 4: Information Security Risk Management 5. Chapter 5: Developing Your Information and Data Security Plan 6. Chapter 6: Continuous Testing and Monitoring 7. Chapter 7: Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Planning 8. Chapter 8: Incident Response Planning 9. Chapter 9: Developing a Security Operations Center 10. Chapter 10: Developing an Information Security Architecture Program 11. Chapter 11: Cloud Security Considerations 12. Chapter 12: Zero Trust Architecture in Information Security 13. Chapter 13: Third-Party and Supply Chain Security 14. Index 15. Other Books You May Enjoy

Importance of Zero Trust in cybersecurity

The importance of Zero Trust in cybersecurity cannot be overstated. As cyber threats continue to grow in number and sophistication, it has become increasingly clear that traditional security models are no longer sufficient to protect organizations from attack. The Zero Trust model, with its “never trust, always verify” approach, provides several critical strategic advantages that support an organization’s security posture:

  • Changing threat landscape: The rapidly evolving threat landscape necessitates a security model that can adapt to new and emerging threats. With advanced persistent threats (APTs), insider attacks, and supply chain attacks becoming more prevalent, Zero Trust’s focus on continuous validation of trust and granular access control is essential for mitigating these risks.
  • The proliferation of remote work: The widespread adoption of remote work due to the COVID-19 pandemic has increased reliance...
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