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- The real-world guide to defeating hackers and keeping your business secure Many books discuss the technical underpinnings and complex configurations necessary for cybersecurity--but they fail to address the everyday steps that boards, managers, and employees can take to prevent attacks.
- About the Author: ALLISON CERRA brings a practical approach to demystifying the confluence of significant technology trends--including mobility, cloud, big data, security, and collaboration--and signaling where these forces could lead cultures in the future.
- 224 Pages
- Business + Money Management, Industries
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About the Book
"Today's headlines are littered with cybersecurity breaches -- each more damning than the last. For too long, cybersecurity has been relegated to the corridors of IT. Every organization's weakest link in cybersecurity is its own employees, as hackers dupe them to get access to an organization's systems. Yet most employees have no idea how to help prevent attacks, why they should bother, or what to look for. But, with any manager or employee the next unsuspecting dupe, cybersecurity can no longer be someone else's problem, but the mandate of all. While many books serve as educational resources on the topic of cybersecurity, they stop short of explaining how employees take up arms in the fight against a pernicious threat. Doing so requires demystifying cybersecurity for the business audience, giving practical prescription to these users on how they can adopt smart cybersecurity habits in their function. To make the topic both accessible and practical, this book will move beyond simply identifying the problem and provide practical prescriptions, offering simple checklists and action plans than any manager in the organization can take to protect his organization from an unknown threat. Further, the book will be based on primary marketing research, including in-depth interviews among CIOs, CISOs and other functional business leaders (e.g., CMOs and CHROs) to measure the extent of the gap among these senior leaders in making cybersecurity a business priority"--Book Synopsis
The real-world guide to defeating hackers and keeping your business secure
Many books discuss the technical underpinnings and complex configurations necessary for cybersecurity--but they fail to address the everyday steps that boards, managers, and employees can take to prevent attacks. The Cybersecurity Playbook is the step-by-step guide to protecting your organization from unknown threats and integrating good security habits into everyday business situations. This book provides clear guidance on how to identify weaknesses, assess possible threats, and implement effective policies. Recognizing that an organization's security is only as strong as its weakest link, this book offers specific strategies for employees at every level.
Drawing from her experience as CMO of one of the world's largest cybersecurity companies, author Allison Cerra incorporates straightforward assessments, adaptable action plans, and many current examples to provide practical recommendations for cybersecurity policies. By demystifying cybersecurity and applying the central concepts to real-world business scenarios, this book will help you:
- Deploy cybersecurity measures using easy-to-follow methods and proven techniques
- Develop a practical security plan tailor-made for your specific needs
- Incorporate vital security practices into your everyday workflow quickly and efficiently
The ever-increasing connectivity of modern organizations, and their heavy use of cloud-based solutions present unique challenges: data breaches, malicious software infections, and cyberattacks have become commonplace and costly to organizations worldwide. The Cybersecurity Playbook is the invaluable guide to identifying security gaps, getting buy-in from the top, promoting effective daily security routines, and safeguarding vital resources. Strong cybersecurity is no longer the sole responsibility of IT departments, but that of every executive, manager, and employee.
From the Back Cover
A NON-TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR DEFENDING YOUR ORGANIZATION AGAINST HACKERS
". . . If you're a generally nontechnical person, rest assured that I strive to give you sufficient education to understand the nuances of this thorny subject, without overwhelming you with technical details. If you're more technical than I am, while I won't dumb down this topic, I will provide prescriptions that every employee--technical or otherwise--can practice to protect her organization. Finally, if you are one of my cybersecurity brethren, I hope you read and enjoy this book as a glimpse into our world. Then, I want you to pass it along to your non-cybersecurity colleagues to recruit them in our fight." --From Chapter One
It seems not a day goes by without news of yet another cyberattack on a high-profile company. The ever-increasing connectivity of modern organizations and heavy use of cloud-based solutions continue to present unique challenges. Data breaches, malicious software infections, and cyberattacks cost organizations time, money, and reputation. The Cybersecurity Playbook is the non-technical guide for enhancing an organization's security. The cybersecurity procedures presented are written for all members of a company, no matter their level or position.
An organization is only as secure as its weakest link. Fortify your company's cybersecurity defenses by following the step-by-step procedures outlined in this invaluable guide.
About the Author
ALLISON CERRA brings a practical approach to demystifying the confluence of significant technology trends--including mobility, cloud, big data, security, and collaboration--and signaling where these forces could lead cultures in the future. In 2015, Cerra joined the cybersecurity industry, where she marries her calling for marketing with a cause of educating unwitting participants in a virtual battle that is underestimated, if not ignored, by far too many.