The Cyber Security Handbook: Prepare, respond, and recover from cyber attacks using the IT Governance Cyber Resilience Framework

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· Packt Publishing Ltd
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About this ebook

Learn essential cyber security frameworks, regulatory guidelines, and best practices to safeguard your organization. Gain in-depth knowledge of threat management and cyber resilience processes for optimal protection.Key Features
  • Detailed coverage of cybersecurity threats and mitigation strategies
  • Practical implementation steps using the IT Governance Cyber Resilience Framework (CRF)
  • In-depth exploration of real-world case studies and reference frameworks like NIST and ISO
Book DescriptionThis book offers a deep dive into cybersecurity, equipping professionals with tools and frameworks to protect organizations from diverse cyber threats. It covers critical areas such as information security, cyber resilience, and the regulatory and contractual requirements organizations must meet. The book delves into threat anatomy, analyzing technical, human, physical, and third-party vulnerabilities, and includes real-world case studies like the TalkTalk breach and WannaCry ransomware attack. It also emphasizes third-party risk management to ensure robust security practices across all areas. The book introduces the IT Governance Cyber Resilience Framework (CRF), a structured method for managing critical systems, guiding readers through the processes of identification, detection, response, recovery, and continual improvement. Practical strategies in areas like asset management, network security, and staff training are included. The final section offers actionable steps for implementing cybersecurity practices and introduces reference frameworks like NIST and ISO 27001 for compliance and ongoing improvement. With real-world examples and actionable frameworks, this guide is essential for professionals aiming to enhance their organization's cyber resilience.What you will learn
  • Assess cyber security threats and vulnerabilities effectively
  • Apply regulatory and contractual cyber security requirements
  • Implement a resilient IT infrastructure to withstand attacks
  • Develop and execute an incident response and recovery plan
  • Conduct risk assessments and select appropriate security controls
  • Utilize reference frameworks like NIST and ISO for compliance
Who this book is for

This book is ideal for IT professionals, cyber security managers, and compliance officers. Readers should have basic knowledge of IT systems, risk management, and an interest in improving their organization's cyber resilience. No prior advanced cyber security knowledge is necessary, but familiarity with fundamental concepts will help. The book serves as both an introductory and an advanced resource for professionals.

About the author

IT Governance Publishing (ITGP) is the world's only specialist IT governance publisher. We produce books, toolkits and training aids on a wide range of topics including information security, IT governance, information risk, compliance, cyber security, IT service management, project management and management system standards.

Alan Calder is the Group CEO of GRC International Group PLC, the AIM-listed company that owns IT Governance Ltd. Alan is an acknowledged international Cyber Security Guru, and a leading Author on Information Security and IT Governance issues. He has been involved in the development of a wide range of Information Security Management training courses that have been accredited by IBITGQ (International Board for IT Governance Qualifications). Alan has consulted for clients across the globe and is a regular Media Commentator and Speaker.

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