First Line of Defense: The Beginners Book of Cyber Security

Book Description As cyber and data breaches continue to grow exponentially, corporations continue to depend on cybersecurity professionals to detect threats and protect sensitive data. Experts predict that the demand for cybersecurity specialist will continue to grow as the industry is opening up many opportunities for beginners and professionals who want to enter this exciting field.Careers in cybersecurity may be demanding, but at the same time satisfying. The primary objective is to safeguard an organization’s critical data from being lost or damaged by an attack.Currently there are billions of devices connected to the internet that are changing the way we work and live. Gartner, the global research firm estimates that there are over 3.8 billion devices connected to the internet.

Content

1. What is Cybersecurity?
2. Information Security Policy
3. Security Policies  
4. Legal, Ethical and Professional Issues
5. Standard Operating Procedures
6. Asset Management
7. Human Resources and Personnel Security
8. Security and Personnel
9. Access Control Management
10. Security and Auditing