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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

Risk management is an organizational-wide activity

Information security professionals must develop a comprehensive risk management strategy that enables an organization to establish consistent mechanisms for continuous assessment, response, and monitoring of information security risks. This approach allows the information security professional to engage the organization transparently and systematically, fostering greater acceptance within the organization. To gain a deeper understanding of your organization, consider the following examples and insights from various parts of the business:

Figure 4.1 – Relationships between information systems and the organization

Figure 4.1 – Relationships between information systems and the organization

Let’s take a closer look:

  • Business operations: Key areas to explore include finance, HR, and manufacturing. Examining business operations is crucial for understanding the following:
    • The acceptable risk levels for each business unit concerning information systems. For example...
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