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Cyber Resilience. A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Implementing Cybersecurity Principles

Cyber Resilience. A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Implementing Cybersecurity Principles

IT Governance Publishing, Alan Calder

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In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, cybersecurity is essential for protecting organizations from cyber threats. This book provides a thorough guide to building cyber resilience, starting with an in-depth understanding of the ever-changing cyber threat landscape. It covers foundational principles such as risk management, security controls, and defense-in-depth strategies, giving readers the knowledge needed to secure digital systems effectively.
The book then delves into actionable cybersecurity controls, offering insights on asset management, identity and access control, encryption, and incident response management. Each section includes practical tips for implementation, ensuring that readers can apply these strategies in real-world scenarios. The goal is to help organizations not only understand cybersecurity but also to establish robust security policies and protocols to prevent and mitigate potential risks.
Finally, the book emphasizes the importance of continual improvement and monitoring to maintain a resilient cybersecurity framework. It highlights the need for regular audits, vulnerability scanning, and staff training to adapt to new threats. By the end, readers will be equipped to build and sustain a resilient cybersecurity strategy that ensures long-term protection and business continuity.
  • 1. The Cyber Threat Landscape
  • 2. Legal and Contractual Requirements
  • 3. Key Terms and Concepts
  • 4. Managing the Risks
  • 5. Three Security Pillars
  • 6. Layers of Defence in Depth
  • 7. Mapping the Layers Against the Reference Controls
  • 8. Implementation Tips
  • 9. Asset Management
  • 10. Board-Level Commitment and Involvement
  • 11. Business Continuity Management
  • 12. Configuration and Patch Management
  • 13. Continual Improvement Process
  • 14. Encryption
  • 15. External Certification/Validation
  • 16. Identity and Access Control
  • 17. Incident Response Management
  • 18. Internal Audits
  • 19. Malware Protection
  • 20. Network and Communications Security
  • 21. Physical and Environmental Security
  • 22. Security Monitoring
  • 23. Security Policies
  • 24. Staff Training and Awareness
  • 25. Supply Chain Security
  • 26. System Security
  • 27. Vulnerability Scanning and Penetration Testing
  • Title: Cyber Resilience. A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Implementing Cybersecurity Principles
  • Author: IT Governance Publishing, Alan Calder
  • Original title: Cyber Resilience. A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Implementing Cybersecurity Principles
  • ISBN: 9781806388660, 9781806388660
  • Date of issue: 2025-07-16
  • Format: Ebook
  • Item ID: e_4iy1
  • Publisher: IT Governance Publishing