Cybersecurity Education For Awareness And Compliance

"This book provides businesses and organizations with a clear understanding of what security education is, the elements required to achieve it, and how to instill good security behavior and compliance. The chapters draw upon both theoretical principles and practical experience in order to consider what must be done and how to achieve it"--

Understanding cybersecurity principles and practices is vital to all users of IT systems and services, and is particularly relevant in an organizational setting where the lack of security awareness and compliance amongst staff is the root cause of many incidents and breaches. If these are to be addressed, there needs to be adequate support and provision for related training and education in order to ensure that staff know what is expected of them and have the necessary skills to follow through. Cybersecurity Education for Awareness and Compliance explores frameworks and models for teaching cybersecurity literacy in order to deliver effective training and compliance to organizational staff so that they have a clear understanding of what security education is, the elements required to achieve it, and the means by which to link it to the wider goal of good security behavior. Split across four thematic sections (considering the needs of users, organizations, academia, and the profession, respectively), the chapters will collectively identify and address the multiple perspectives from which action is required. This book is ideally designed for IT consultants and specialist staff including chief information security officers, managers, trainers, and organizations.

Managing an Information Security and Privacy Awareness and Training Program provides a starting point and an all-in-one resource for infosec and privacy education practitioners who are building programs for their organizations. The author applies knowledge obtained through her work in education, creating a comprehensive resource of nearly everything involved with managing an infosec and privacy training course. This book includes examples and tools from a wide range of businesses, enabling readers to select effective components that will be beneficial to their enterprises. The text progresses from the inception of an education program through development, implementation, delivery, and evaluation.

Starting with the inception of an education program and progressing through its development, implementation, delivery, and evaluation, Managing an Information Security and Privacy Awareness and Training Program, Second Edition provides authoritative coverage of nearly everything needed to create an effective training program that is compliant with applicable laws, regulations, and policies. Written by Rebecca Herold, a well-respected information security and privacy expert named one of the "Best Privacy Advisers in the World" multiple times by Computerworld magazine as well as a "Top 13 Influencer in IT Security" by IT Security Magazine, the text supplies a proven framework for creating an awareness and training program. It also: Lists the laws and associated excerpts of the specific passages that require training and awareness Contains a plethora of forms, examples, and samples in the book’s 22 appendices Highlights common mistakes that many organizations make Directs readers to additional resources for more specialized information Includes 250 awareness activities ideas and 42 helpful tips for trainers Complete with case studies and examples from a range of businesses and industries, this all-in-one resource provides the holistic and practical understanding needed to identify and implement the training and awareness methods best suited to, and most effective for, your organization. Praise for: The first edition was outstanding. The new second edition is even better ... the definitive and indispensable guide for information security and privacy awareness and training professionals, worth every cent. As with the first edition, we recommend it unreservedly.. —NoticeBored.com

From Exposed To Secure reveals the everyday threats that are putting your company in danger and where to focus your resources to eliminate exposure and minimize risk. Top cybersecurity and compliance professionals from around the world share their decades of experience in utilizing data protection regulations and complete security measures to protect your company from fines, lawsuits, loss of revenue, operation disruption or destruction, intellectual property theft, and reputational damage. From Exposed To Secure delivers the crucial, smart steps every business must take to protect itself against the increasingly prevalent and sophisticated cyberthreats that can destroy your company – including phishing, the Internet of Things, insider threats, ransomware, supply chain, and zero-day.

Cyber Security explained in non-cyber language. Get ready to have everything you thought you knew about Cyber Security Awareness challenged. Fight back against the scourge of scams, data breaches, and cyber crime by addressing the human factor. Using humour, real-world anecdotes, and experiences, this book introduces seven simple rules to communicate cyber security concepts effectively and get the most value from your cyber awareness initiatives. Since one of the rules is "Don't Be Boring," this proven process is presented in an entertaining manner without relying on scary numbers, boring hoodie-wearing hacker pictures, or techie jargon! Additionally, this book addresses the "What" and "Why" of cyber security awareness in layman's terms, homing in on the fundamental objective of cyber awareness-how to influence user behaviour and get people to integrate secure practices into their daily lives.It draws wisdom from several global bodies of knowledge in the technology domain and incorporates relevant teachings from outside the traditional cyber areas, such as behavioural psychology, neuroscience, and public health campaigns. This book is for everyone, regardless of their prior cyber security experience. This includes cyber security and IT professionals, change managers, consultants, communication specialists, senior executives, as well as those new to the world of cyber security. What Will This Book Do for You? If you're new to cyber security, it will help you understand and communicate the topic better. It will also give you a clear, jargon-free action plan and resources to jump start your own security awareness efforts. If you're an experienced cyber security professional, it will challenge your existing assumptions and provide a better way to increase the effectiveness of your cyber awareness programs. It will empower you to influence user behaviour and subsequently reduce cyber incidents caused by the human factor. It will enable you to avoid common mistakes that make cyber security awareness programs ineffective. It will help make you a more engaging leader and presenter. Most importantly, it won't waste your time with boring content (yes, that's one of the rules!). About the Author Chirag's ambitious goal is simple-to enable human progress through technology. To accomplish this, he wants to help build a world where there is trust in digital systems, protection against cyber threats, and a safe environment online for communication, commerce, and engagement. He is especially passionate about the safety of children and vulnerable sections of society online. This goal has served as a motivation that has led Chirag to become a sought-after speaker and advocate at various industry-leading conferences and events across multiple countries. Chirag has extensive experience working directly with the C-suite executives to implement cyber security awareness training programs. During the course of his career spanning over a decade across multiple sectors, he has built, implemented, and successfully managed cyber security, risk management, and compliance programs. As a leader holding senior positions in organizations, Chirag excels at the art of translating business and technical speak in a manner that optimizes value. Chirag has also conducted several successful cyber training and awareness sessions for non-technical audiences in diverse industries such as finance, energy, healthcare, and higher education. Chirag's academic qualifications include a master's degree in telecommunications management and a bachelor's degree in electronics and telecommunications. He holds multiple certifications, including Certified Information Security Manager, Certified Information Systems Auditor, and Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control.

Cyber Security Management: A Governance, Risk and Compliance Framework by Peter Trim and Yang-Im Lee has been written for a wide audience. Derived from research, it places security management in a holistic context and outlines how the strategic marketing approach can be used to underpin cyber security in partnership arrangements. The book is unique because it integrates material that is of a highly specialized nature but which can be interpreted by those with a non-specialist background in the area. Indeed, those with a limited knowledge of cyber security will be able to develop a comprehensive understanding of the subject and will be guided into devising and implementing relevant policy, systems and procedures that make the organization better able to withstand the increasingly sophisticated forms of cyber attack. The book includes a sequence-of-events model; an organizational governance framework; a business continuity management planning framework; a multi-cultural communication model; a cyber security management model and strategic management framework; an integrated governance mechanism; an integrated resilience management model; an integrated management model and system; a communication risk management strategy; and recommendations for counteracting a range of cyber threats. Cyber Security Management: A Governance, Risk and Compliance Framework simplifies complex material and provides a multi-disciplinary perspective and an explanation and interpretation of how managers can manage cyber threats in a pro-active manner and work towards counteracting cyber threats both now and in the future.

Attacks on information systems and applications have become more prevalent with new advances in technology. Management of security and quick threat identification have become imperative aspects of technological applications. Information Technology Risk Management and Compliance in Modern Organizations is a pivotal reference source featuring the latest scholarly research on the need for an effective chain of information management and clear principles of information technology governance. Including extensive coverage on a broad range of topics such as compliance programs, data leak prevention, and security architecture, this book is ideally designed for IT professionals, scholars, researchers, and academicians seeking current research on risk management and compliance.