Cyber security has never been more essential than it is today, it’s not a case of if an attack will happen, but when. This brand new edition covers the various types of cyber threats and explains what you can do to mitigate these risks and keep your data secure.
Cyber Security explains the fundamentals of information security, how to shape good organisational security practice, and how to recover effectively should the worst happen.
Written in an accessible manner, Cyber Security provides practical guidance and actionable steps to better prepare your workplace and your home alike. This second edition has been updated to reflect the latest threats and vulnerabilities in the IT security landscape, and updates to standards, good practice guides and legislation.
• A valuable guide to both current professionals at all levels and those wishing to embark on a cyber security profession
• Offers practical guidance and actionable steps for individuals and businesses to protect themselves
• Highly accessible and terminology is clearly explained and supported with current, real-world examples
Tabela de Conteúdo
Preface
1. Introduction
2. The big issues
3. Cyber targets
4. Cyber vulnerabilities and impacts
5. Cyber threats
6. Risk management overview
7. Business continuity & disaster recovery
8. Basic cyber security steps
9. Organisational security steps
10. Awareness and training
11. Information sharing
Bibliography
Appendix A – Standards
Appendix B – Good practice guidelines
Appendix C – Cyber security law
Appendix D – Cyber security training
Appendix E – Links to other useful organisations
Sobre o autor
David Sutton’s career in IT spans nearly 55 years and includes voice and data networking, information security and critical information infrastructure protection. He is a Chartered Fellow of BCS, a member of the Chartered Institute for Information Security (CIISec) and a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Information Technologists (WCIT).