Cybersecurity First Principles

The first expert discussion of the foundations of cybersecurity In Cybersecurity First Principles, Rick Howard, the Chief Security Officer, Chief Analyst, and Senior fellow at The Cyberwire, challenges the conventional wisdom of current cybersecurity best practices, strategy, and tactics and makes the case that the profession needs to get back to first principles. The author convincingly lays out the arguments for the absolute cybersecurity first principle and then discusses the strategies and tactics required to achieve it. In the book, you'll explore: Infosec history from the 1960s until the early 2020s and why it has largely failed What the infosec community should be trying to achieve instead The arguments for the absolute and atomic cybersecurity first principle The strategies and tactics to adopt that will have the greatest impact in pursuing the ultimate first principle Case studies through a first principle lens of the 2015 OPM hack, the 2016 DNC Hack, the 2019 Colonial Pipeline hack, and the Netflix Chaos Monkey resilience program A top to bottom explanation of how to calculate cyber risk for two different kinds of companies This book is perfect for cybersecurity professionals at all levels: business executives and senior security professionals, mid-level practitioner veterans, newbies coming out of school as well as career-changers seeking better career opportunities, teachers, and students.

This book contains the key findings related to cybersecurity research analysis for Europe and Japan collected during the EUNITY project. A wide-scope analysis of the synergies and differences between the two regions, the current trends and challenges is provided. The survey is multifaceted, including the relevant legislation, policies and cybersecurity agendas, roadmaps and timelines at the EU and National levels in Europe and in Japan, including the industry and standardization point of view, identifying and prioritizing the joint areas of interests. Readers from both industry and academia in the EU or Japan interested in entering international cybersecurity cooperation with each other or adding an R&D aspect to an existing one will find it useful in understanding the legal and organizational context and identifying most promising areas of research. Readers from outside EU and Japan may compare the findings with their own cyber-R&D landscape or gain context when entering those markets.

In today's interconnected world, the need for robust cybersecurity architecture has never been more critical. "Becoming a Cyber Security Architect" by Kris Hermans is your comprehensive guide to mastering the art of designing and building secure digital infrastructure. Whether you're an aspiring cybersecurity professional or an experienced practitioner, this book equips you with the knowledge and skills to become a trusted Cyber Security Architect. Inside this transformative book, you will: Gain a deep understanding of the principles and practices involved in cybersecurity architecture, from risk assessment and threat modelling to secure network design and secure software development. Learn practical insights into designing and implementing secure network architectures, developing secure software systems, and implementing robust security controls. Explore real-world case studies and practical examples that demonstrate effective cybersecurity architecture in action, enabling you to apply best practices to real projects. Stay updated with the latest industry standards, regulations, and emerging trends in cybersecurity architecture, ensuring your skills are aligned with industry demands. Authored by Kris Hermans, a highly respected authority in the field, "Becoming a Cyber Security Architect" combines extensive practical experience with a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles. Kris's expertise shines through as they guide readers through the intricacies of cybersecurity architecture, empowering them to design and build secure digital infrastructure. Whether you're an aspiring Cyber Security Architect looking to understand the role and gain practical skills or an experienced professional seeking to enhance your expertise, this book is your essential resource. Business owners, IT professionals, and managers will also find valuable insights to ensure the security of their digital infrastructure.

These proceedings gather papers presented at the Cyber Security Education Stream and Cyber Security Technology Stream of The National Cyber Summit’s Research Track, and report on the latest advances in areas ranging from software security to cyber attack detection and modeling; the use of machine learning in cyber security; legislation and policy; surveying small businesses; cyber competition, and so on. Understanding the latest capabilities in cyber security is the best way to prepare users and organizations for potential negative events. Consequently, this book will be of interest to cyber security researchers, educators and practitioners, as well as students who want to learn about cyber security.

This companion provides the most comprehensive and up-to-date comparative overview of the cyber-security strategies and doctrines of the major states and actors in Europe, North America, South America, Africa, and Asia. The volume offers an introduction to each nation’s cyber-security strategy and policy, along with a list of resources in English that may be consulted for those wishing to go into greater depth. Each chapter is written by a leading academic or policy specialist, and contains the following sections: overview of national cyber-security strategy; concepts and definitions; exploration of cyber-security issues as they relate to international law and governance; critical examinations of cyber partners at home and abroad; legislative developments and processes; dimensions of cybercrime and cyberterrorism; implications of cyber-security policies and strategies. This book will be of much interest to students and practitioners in the fields of cyber-security, national security, strategic studies, foreign policy, and international relations.

Every organization faces cyberthreats, cyberattacks, and technology breaches. Schools are no different. But professors, instructors, educators, and school systems have mostly failed to promote cybersecurity, leaving themselves—and their students—at risk. Joseph O. Esin highlights the serious nature of the problem in this book. He answers questions such as: • What does a well-structured plan to prevent cyber-threats look like? • How can we promote equity of cybersecurity in education system? • Where do cyber threats rank compared with other dangers? • How can high schools, colleges, and universities promote cybersecurity endeavors? The best way to prevent cyberattacks is to create a professional education alliance that promotes meaningful change. High school, colleges, universities, professors, educators, and support personnel must come to the table to make prevention a priority. Get a clear understanding of the problem and respond with meaningful measures with the insights and information in The Equity of Cybersecurity in the Education System.

New Space technologies, Earth observation and satellite navigation in particular, have proven to be invaluable drivers of sustainable development, thus contributing to the protection of several human rights (the “Good”). At the same time, however, New Space technologies raise concerns for the right to privacy (the “Bad”), and face a number of challenges posed by hostile cyber operations (the “Ugly”). Dr. Arianna Vettorel analyzes the relevant international, European and domestic legal frameworks and highlights the need for several innovative approaches and reforms, in a transnational and bottom-up perspective, in order to maximize the Good, and minimize the Bad and the Ugly, of New Space technologies.

Centers of Excellence helps higher education institutions understand the value of Centers of Excellence and the methods required to initiate one. This book also informs students how these centers can provide assistance to their future employment as well as explains how higher education can work with the business community in their employee search.