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Boardroom cybersecurity = a director's guide to mastering cybersecurity fundamentals /

Record Type:	Language materials, printed : Monograph/item
Title/Author:	Boardroom cybersecurity/ by Dan Weis.
Reminder of title:	a director's guide to mastering cybersecurity fundamentals /
Author:	Weis, Dan.
Published:	Berkeley, CA :Apress : : 2024.,
Description:	xvi, 324 p. :ill., digital ; : 24 cm.;
Contained By:	Springer Nature eBook
Subject:	Computer security. -
Online resource:	https://doi.org/10.1007/979-8-8688-0785-5
ISBN:	9798868807855

Boardroom cybersecurity = a director's guide to mastering cybersecurity fundamentals /
Weis, Dan.

Boardroom cybersecuritya director's guide to mastering cybersecurity fundamentals /[electronic resource] :by Dan Weis. - Berkeley, CA :Apress :2024. - xvi, 324 p. :ill., digital ;24 cm.

Part 1: Understanding the Cyber Security Landscape: Threats, Roles, Governance and Frameworks -- Chapter 1: The Evolving Threat Landscape: Understanding Cyber Threats in the Digital Age -- Chapter 2: Understanding the Who and Why -- Chapter 3: Director Responsibilities and Obligations -- Chapter 4: Common Cyber Governance Principles & Standards -- Chapter 5: Cybersecurity Frameworks -- Part 2: Overseeing Cyber risk: Requirements, Attack Vectors and Mitigation Controls -- Chapter 6: How They Work Together -- Chapter 7: Understanding Cyber Risk and Cyber Resilience -- Chapter 8: We've had an Incident -- Chapter 9: Understanding Penetration Testing Reports and Compliance Audits.

This book delves into the critical realm of cyber security, specifically focusing on the ever-present threats that can cripple your organization. We will dissect real-world attacks methods and mitigation strategies, analyze industry and regulatory requirements as they impact your boardroom decisions, and expose the vulnerabilities that leave organizations susceptible to data breaches. But why should cyber security be a top priority for CEOs, directors, and board members? A successful cyber-attack can be catastrophic. Beyond financial losses, data breaches can erode customer trust, damage brand reputation, disrupt critical operations, and even lead to legal ramifications for the board and for directors, such as regulatory fines and lawsuits. This book empowers you to make informed decisions for your organization regarding cyber risk. We will equip you to not only understand the evolving threat landscape and the potential impact of an attack, but also to proactively reduce and mitigate those risks. This knowledge will ensure you fulfill your reporting obligations and demonstrate strong corporate governance in the face of ever-present cyber threats. The digital age presents immense opportunities, but it also demands a heightened awareness of cyber security risks. This book is your roadmap to navigating this complex landscape, understanding your obligations as a director or board member, and ensuring your organization remains secure and thrives in this increasingly digital world. What You Will Learn: Typical methods employed by cybercriminal gangs. Board and management responsibilities and obligations. Common governance principles and standards. What are the cybersecurity frameworks and how do they work together? Best practices for developing a cybersecurity strategy. Understanding penetration testing reports and compliance audits. Tips for reading and understanding the audit report. Who This Book is for: Boards, directors, and management who have a responsibility over cyber security and ensuring cyber resilience for their organization.

ISBN: 9798868807855

Standard No.: 10.1007/979-8-8688-0785-5doiSubjects--Topical Terms:

557122
Computer security.

LC Class. No.: QA76.9.A25

Dewey Class. No.: 005.8

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