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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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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

Defining the Threat Landscape

As technology advances, so does the complexity and sophistication of cyber threats. This chapter delves into the ever-changing landscape of information security, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding of the many threats that information systems face. By exploring the diverse range of adversaries, attack vectors, and motivations driving cyber threats, you will learn how to develop defense strategies to mitigate risks and protect against cyber threats effectively.

The following topics will be covered in this chapter:

  • Understanding organizational context
  • Threats
  • Hackers and hacking
  • Closing information system vulnerabilities
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Information Security Handbook - Second Edition
Published in: Oct 2023
Publisher: Packt
ISBN-13: 9781837632701
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