Information Security Handbook - Second Edition: Enhance your proficiency in information security program development (Paperback or Softback)

Key Features

• Focus on business alignment, engagement, and support using risk-based methodologies
• Establish organizational communication and collaboration emphasizing a culture of security
• Implement information security program, cybersecurity hygiene, and architectural and engineering best practices
• Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

Book Description

Information Security Handbook is a practical guide that’ll empower you to take effective actions in securing your organization’s assets. Whether you are an experienced security professional seeking to refine your skills or someone new to the field looking to build a strong foundation, this book is designed to meet you where you are and guide you toward improving your understanding of information security.

Each chapter addresses the key concepts, practical techniques, and best practices to establish a robust and effective information security program. You’ll be offered a holistic perspective on securing information, including risk management, incident response, cloud security, and supply chain considerations. This book has distilled years of experience and expertise of the author, Darren Death, into clear insights that can be applied directly to your organization’s security efforts. Whether you work in a large enterprise, a government agency, or a small business, the principles and strategies presented in this book are adaptable and scalable to suit your specific needs.

By the end of this book, you’ll have all the tools and guidance needed to fortify your organization’s defenses and expand your capabilities as an information security practitioner.

What you will learn

• Introduce information security program best practices to your organization
• Leverage guidance on compliance with industry standards and regulations
• Implement strategies to identify and mitigate potential security threats
• Integrate information security architecture and engineering principles across the systems development and engineering life cycle
• Understand cloud computing, Zero Trust, and supply chain risk management

Who this book is for

This book is for information security professionals looking to understand critical success factors needed to build a successful, business-aligned information security program. Additionally, this book is well suited for anyone looking to understand key aspects of an information security program and how it should be implemented within an organization. If you’re looking for an end-to-end guide to information security and risk analysis with no prior knowledge of this domain, then this book is for you.

Table of Contents

1. Information and Data Security Fundamentals
2. Defining the Threat Landscape
3. Laying a Foundation 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 Considerations
12. Zero Trust Architecture in Information Security
13. Third-Party and Supply Chain Security

Darren Death is ASRC Federal’s Chief Information Security Officer. He is responsible for managing the enterprise cybersecurity program across a 3 billion-dollar portfolio of business sectors, including financial services, government contracting, and construction. A proven technology leader with over 20 years of experience deploying enterprise systems for large private and public organizations, Darren Death has led, designed, and implemented large-scale, organizational-wide enterprise IT systems with far-reaching impact. Before joining ASRC Federal, while at the Department of Justice, he was responsible for creating a nationwide enterprise processing capability across the US Attorney, Marshalls Service, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms divisions. At the Library of Congress, Darren was responsible for all emerging technologies related to information security.

He holds a doctoral degree in information technology, specializing in information assurance and cybersecurity.