Cyber Security: Everything an Executive Needs to Know

by Phillip Ferraro

Overview

A new age has dawned. One where the masked thieves are now replaced by extremely intelligent and savvy computer programmers who choose to steal, wreak havoc, and leave their lasting mark on your business through accessing your sensitive data and protected information. A cyber-breach could literally bring a healthy organization to its knees. Even if it recovers, the damage done is potentially irreversible. Armed with the knowledge that cyber-threats are now more common than ever, there are meaningful steps you and your organization can take to ensure you are not victimized by a hacker. In the modern world of business, executives now face an enormous challenge: understanding cyber security business risks, the full financial and business impact of a breach, evaluating the right level of investment to protect against these threats, and how cyber security should be managed within the organization. CYBER SECURITY: Everything an Executive Needs to Know will help you understand each of these significant areas, while learning exactly what steps you, as a leader, can take to properly prepare your organization to face today’s constantly evolving threat landscape. The most prepared organizations are often the ones that can either avoid a cyber-breach completely, or at least create a protective barrier to minimize the consequences if a breach were to occur. This book will help you not only understand the modern day threats, but also take action to ensure your company is safe. We live in a new riddled with threats never before recognized, and it is up to the leaders of your company to act quick and with great intention to combat these thieves and fully protect the business you built.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781988071206
Publisher:	Phillip J Ferraro LLC
Publication date:	07/06/2016
Series:	Cyber Security , #1
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.38(d)

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Are You Next?: Assessing Your Internal Risk
The New Age of Infiltration
The Evolution of the Invisible Thief A Real Threat
Is My Organization at Risk? Assessing Your Risk
Building Structure from Within Cyber-Screwed
Chapter 2: From Top to Bottom: It Takes a Village to Prevent a Breach
Where Does it Begin? Managing Risk Management Human Error
Communicating Your Message Executing the Action Plan Security Culture
Chapter 3: Perceived Threats: Separating the Real from the Fake
Understanding the Risk Anatomy of an Attack Visualizing the Threat Fact or Fiction?
Size Really Does Matter
Chapter 4: Damage Done: Understanding the Impact of a Breach
How Deep Does it Go?
Brand and Reputation Damage Intellectual Property
Class Action Lawsuits
Fines
Damage Done
Can You Be Held Liable for a Breach?
Chapter 5: Protecting Your Business: Creating a Rock-Solid Program
Pre-Planning Your Program The Hiring Process Executing the Game Plan Functional Areas
Business Integration

Chapter 6: Leading the Charge: The Role and Responsibilities of a CISO
Rock Star Qualities
The Responsibilities of a CISO
Security Assessments
Risk Management
Policy and Governance: Auditor Not Implementer Security Architecture and Engineering
Security Monitoring
Incident Response
Cyber Threat Intelligence
Forensics Investigations
A Day in the Life of a CISO
Chapter 7: Breach Management: Recovering from the Carnage
The Day of Dread
Crisis Action Team
Containment, Mitigation, and Forensics Recovery and Lessons Learned
The Aftermath
Chapter 8: Cyber Security Roadmap: The Path to a Rock Solid Program
The Cyber Security Roadmap The Experts Roundtable
A Cyber Farewell
About the Author

Editorial Reviews

"When it comes to cyber-security, Phil is the expert. Cyber Security: Everything an Executive Needs to Know is a must read for the C-suite. Phil takes his years of experience in a wide variety of roles and encapsulates the critical lessons he learned into a well-considered approach that even the most seasoned security professionals should read."
~ Malcolm Harkins, Global CISO, Cylance
"Ferraro's transformational approach to IT Security leadership and innovation is unmatched. This book features decades of CISO experience packaged into one resource that provides critical steps you can take as a leader to better prepare your organization from future attacks."
~ Chris Ancharski, Program Director, Evanta
"Phil Ferraro is THE professional I lean on when covering major tech news involving cyber- security. He is extremely knowledgeable and provides great insight into the inner-workings of the cyber-security sector."
~ Mauricio Marin, CBS Las Vegas News Reporter
"Phil Ferraro's no-nonsense guide to cyber security is brought to life with alarming, but real scenarios creating far-reaching business effects. Phil delivers a refreshing and powerful approach to educate business executives and aspiring technology leaders alike, without the typical scare tactics surrounding cyber-security. Readers benefit not only from the perspective of this passionate world-class Global Chief Information Security Officer, but also directly from the voices of outstanding peers across industries to showcase how rock star CISOs approach this challenge."
~ Mike Stango, Director, Security 50
"In our digital age, the issues of cyber security are no longer just for the technology crowd; they matter to us all. In confronting the cyber security problem, it's important for all of us to become knowledgeable and involved. This book makes that possible - and also fascinating. It's everything you need to know about cyber security, wonderfully presented in a clear and smart way."
~ Peggy McColl, New York Times Best Selling Author

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