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Information Security Handbook

You're reading from   Information Security Handbook Develop a threat model and incident response strategy to build a strong information security framework

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Product type Paperback
Published in Dec 2017
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ISBN-13 9781788478830
Length 330 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Table of Contents (13) Chapters Close

Preface 1. Information and Data Security Fundamentals FREE CHAPTER 2. Defining the Threat Landscape 3. Preparing for Information and Data Security 4. Information Security Risk Management 5. Developing Your Information and Data Security Plan 6. Continuous Testing and Monitoring 7. Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Planning 8. Incident Response Planning 9. Developing a Security Operations Center 10. Developing an Information Security Architecture Program 11. Cloud Security Consideration 12. Information and Data Security Best Practices

Test the BCDR plan


Testing is an important part of BCDR planning as it validates the effectiveness of the plan and establishes confidence that the business can continue to operate in the event of a disaster. Benefits of testing your BCDR plan include:

  • Ensures that policies and procedures are understood by key roles and stakeholders
  • Ensures that everyone knows what their communication responsibilities are in the event of a disaster
  • Ensures that necessary equipment, technical tools, and facilities are available
  • Ensures that individuals understand their roles and specific responsibilities in the event of a disaster
  • Ensures that any gaps or weaknesses in the plan become evident so that the plan can be updated with the correct people, process, or technology to address the weakness

The purpose of testing is to ensure that the plan works as expected and that your organization and team members are up to the challenge of implementing the plan. If you discover that your plan is missing a component or that...

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