Data Security Basics

Structured for clarity, the guide progresses from foundational concepts to actionable strategies, using real-world breaches like Equifax and Target to illustrate cascading failures from unpatched software or third-party risks. Case studies and checklists bridge theory and practice, offering templates for gap analyses or phishing response plans. Unlike niche technical manuals, it emphasizes interdisciplinary connections—linking encryption debates to corporate law or user psychology—to argue that data security requires collaboration across departments. The book’s accessible tone demystifies standards through analogies, avoiding jargon while stressing layered defenses that integrate technology, policy, and behavior. By prioritizing ethical, pragmatic solutions over theoretical ideals, it equips professionals to build resilience in a landscape where digital trust is non-negotiable.