The Security Consultant's Handbook: Essential Strategies for Building and Managing a Security Consulting Business

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· Packt Publishing Ltd
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About this ebook

A comprehensive guide to becoming a successful security consultant, covering business strategies, security management, legislation, investigations, and resilience techniques. Ideal for professionals looking to build.Key Features
  • Practical strategies for launching and growing a security consulting business
  • Comprehensive coverage of security management, from private investigations to cybersecurity
  • Techniques for improving resilience in both personal and organizational settings
Book DescriptionBecoming a successful security consultant requires a unique set of skills that span both the business and security worlds. This handbook serves as a practical guide to help professionals navigate the complex landscape of security consulting. It covers everything from the entrepreneurial aspects of starting a business to the essential security disciplines like private investigations, information security, and protective security. You’ll also explore the growing importance of resilience in both personal and organizational contexts. The book also delves into the crucial elements of security legislation and regulation, offering a thorough understanding of the legal frameworks that affect security professionals. From UK human rights laws to international laws related to corporate management and conflict, readers will gain the knowledge necessary to operate securely and legally in a variety of environments. Whether you are just starting out or looking to refine your security consulting expertise, this handbook provides the insights needed to thrive in the ever-evolving security industry. It’s a must-read for anyone seeking to build a reputation as a trusted expert in the security consulting field.What you will learn
  • Develop entrepreneurial skills for security consulting
  • Build and manage a successful security consulting business
  • Understand security legislation and regulations
  • Master the fundamentals of private investigations and surveillance
  • Implement information security strategies for clients
  • Apply protective security techniques in various settings
Who this book is for

This book is designed for aspiring and established security consultants, managers, and entrepreneurs who are looking to enhance their expertise in the security industry. It is ideal for professionals who want to develop a comprehensive understanding of security consulting and expand their business. While no prior experience in security is required, readers should have a basic understanding of business management principles. The book is also suited for professionals interested in expanding their skills in areas such as private investigations, cybersecurity, and organizational resilience.

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.

Richard Bingley has led and operated a number of vital security projects including the London 2012 Olympics and Sochi 2014, as well as serving as executive director of London First's security and resilience division. He's the co-founder and director of the business security briefing service CSARN. His book publications to date include: The Security Consultant's Handbook (ITGP: 2015); Terrorism: Just the Facts (Heinemann: 2003); and Arms Trade: Just the Facts (Heinemann: 2003). Richard was senior lecturer for security and resilience at Buckinghamshire New University (2012–15) and director of the BNU Business School. He is CEO and principal of the CSARN Global Cyber Academy and a frequent media commentator on cyber security and future technology issues, including recently for the London Evening Standard and Sunday Express.

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