The legal obligations placed upon businesses as part of governance requirements makes this essential reading for all businesses, large or small, simple or complex, on and off-line. This is a non-technical and up-to-date explanation of the vital issues facing all companies in an area increasingly noted for the high degrees of unofficial hype alongside government regulation and will be welcomed by those seeking to secure their businesses in the face of sustained threats to their assets and in particular, in relation to their data security. Full of practical and straightforward advice, key areas covered include handling the internet, e-commerce, wireless information systems and the legal and regulatory frameworks.

Nontechnical, simple, and straightforward, this handbook offers valuable advice to help managers protect their companies from malicious and criminal IT activity.

This groundbreaking book helps you master the management of information security, concentrating on the recognition and resolution of the practical issues of developing and implementing IT security for the enterprise. Drawing upon the authors' wealth of valuable experience in high-risk commercial environments, the work focuses on the need to align the information security process as a whole with the requirements of the modern enterprise, which involves empowering business managers to manage information security-related risk. Throughout, the book places emphasis on the use of simple, pragmatic risk management as a tool for decision-making. The first book to cover the strategic issues of IT security, it helps you to: understand the difference between more theoretical treatments of information security and operational reality; learn how information security risk can be measured and subsequently managed; define and execute an information security strategy design and implement a security architecture; and ensure that limited resources are used optimally. Illustrated by practical examples, this topical volume reveals the current problem areas in IT security deployment and management. Moreover, it offers guidelines for writing scalable and flexible procedures for developing an IT security strategy and monitoring its implementation. You discover an approach for reducing complexity and risk, and find tips for building a successful team and managing communications issues within the organization. This essential resource provides practical insight into contradictions in the current approach to securing enterprise-wide IT infrastructures, recognizes the need to continually challenge dated concepts, demonstrates the necessity of using appropriate risk management techniques, and evaluates whether or not a given risk is acceptable in pursuit of future business opportunities.

A primer on why cyber security is imperative - from the CIO of Symantec, the global leader in information security.

Your Information Security Policies and Procedures drive the security practices of your organizations critical business functions. These procedures will assist you in developing the best fitting security practices as it aligns to your organizations business operations across the enterprise!Comprehensive DocumentationInformation Security PolicyDepartmental Information Security ProceduresIT Standard Configuration GuidelinesThe Information Security Policy defines the boundaries for your organization and should have board level approval. These policies define how your organization wants to govern the business operations. For any policy the organization does not meet today, a corrective action plan should be developed defining milestones and completion time frames.Departmental Procedures map to the organizations Information Security Policy and define what that means within the standard business operations for the departments (Business Units) covering your enterprise. If a policy can not be meet due to business requirements, document the exception and request approval if needed. Developing the IT Standard Configuration Guidelines document will set the baseline requirements for any new and existing assets, solutions, it infrastructure used by your organization. These configuration guidelines are broken into 5 categories and assist you in setting best practice guidelines for your organization.ApplicationDatabaseDesktopNetworkServer

Recommended textbook for the Open University’s postgraduate information security course and the recommended text for all IBITGQ ISO 27001 courses In this updated edition, renowned ISO 27001/27002 experts Alan Calder and Steve Watkins: Discuss the ISO 27001/27002:2022 updates; Provide guidance on how to establish a strong IT governance system and an ISMS (information security management system) that complies with ISO 27001 and ISO 27002; Highlight why data protection and information security are vital in our ever-changing online and physical environments; Reflect on changes to international legislation, e.g. the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation); and Review key topics such as risk assessment, asset management, controls, security, supplier relationships and compliance. Fully updated to align with ISO 27001/27002:2022 IT Governance – An international guide to data security and ISO 27001/ISO 27002, Eighth edition provides: Expert information security management and governance guidance based on international best practice; Guidance on how to protect and enhance your organisation with an ISO 27001:2022-compliant ISMS; and Discussion around the changes to international legislation, including ISO 27001:2022 and ISO 27002:2022. As cyber threats continue to increase in prevalence and ferocity, it is more important than ever to implement a secure ISMS to protect your organisation. Certifying your ISMS to ISO 27001 and ISO 27002 demonstrates to customers and stakeholders that your organisation is handling data securely.

An Ultimate Guide to Building a Successful Career in Information Security KEY FEATURES ¥Understand the basics and essence of Information Security. ¥Understand why Information Security is important. ¥Get tips on how to make a career in Information Security. ¥Explore various domains within Information Security. ¥Understand different ways to find a job in this field. DESCRIPTIONÊÊ The book starts by introducing the fundamentals of Information Security. You will deep dive into the concepts and domains within Information Security and will explore the different roles in Cybersecurity industry. The book includes a roadmap for a technical and non-technical student who want to make a career in Information Security. You will also understand the requirement, skill and competency required for each role. The book will help you sharpen your soft skills required in the Information Security domain. The book will help you with ways and means to apply for jobs and will share tips and tricks to crack the interview.ÊÊ This is a practical guide will help you build a successful career in Information Security. WHAT YOU WILL LEARNÊ ¥Understand how to build and expand your brand in this field. ¥Explore several domains in Information Security. ¥Review the list of top Information Security certifications. ¥Understand different job roles in Information Security. ¥Get tips and tricks that will help you ace your job interview. WHO THIS BOOK IS FORÊ Ê The book is for anyone who wants to make a career in Information Security. Students, aspirants and freshers can benefit a lot from this book. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction to Information Security 2. Domains in Information Security 3. Information Security for non-technical professionals 4. Information Security for technical professionals 5.Ê Skills required for a cybersecurity professional 6. How to find a job 7. Personal Branding

The Practical, Comprehensive Guide to Applying Cybersecurity Best Practices and Standards in Real Environments In Effective Cybersecurity, William Stallings introduces the technology, operational procedures, and management practices needed for successful cybersecurity. Stallings makes extensive use of standards and best practices documents that are often used to guide or mandate cybersecurity implementation. Going beyond these, he offers in-depth tutorials on the “how” of implementation, integrated into a unified framework and realistic plan of action. Each chapter contains a clear technical overview, as well as a detailed discussion of action items and appropriate policies. Stallings offers many pedagogical features designed to help readers master the material: clear learning objectives, keyword lists, review questions, and QR codes linking to relevant standards documents and web resources. Effective Cybersecurity aligns with the comprehensive Information Security Forum document “The Standard of Good Practice for Information Security,” extending ISF’s work with extensive insights from ISO, NIST, COBIT, other official standards and guidelines, and modern professional, academic, and industry literature. • Understand the cybersecurity discipline and the role of standards and best practices • Define security governance, assess risks, and manage strategy and tactics • Safeguard information and privacy, and ensure GDPR compliance • Harden systems across the system development life cycle (SDLC) • Protect servers, virtualized systems, and storage • Secure networks and electronic communications, from email to VoIP • Apply the most appropriate methods for user authentication • Mitigate security risks in supply chains and cloud environments This knowledge is indispensable to every cybersecurity professional. Stallings presents it systematically and coherently, making it practical and actionable.

The development of IT Governance, which recognizes the convergence between business and IT management, makes it essential for managers at all levels and in organizations of all sizes to understand how best to deal with information security risks. International IT Governance explores new legislation, including the launch of ISO/IEC 27001, which makes a single, global standard of information security best practice available.