Cyber Security

The complete guide to cyber threats and protection

By (author) David Sutton

Publication date:

12 December 2022

Length of book:

222 pages

Publisher

BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT

ISBN-13: 9781780175959

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

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

David Sutton's books provides well researched, comprehensive guide to the multifaceted, rapidly growing cyber domain. It serves as a valuable guide to both current professionals and those wishing to embark on a Cyber Security profession. An excellent read.