Your Information Security Policies and Procedures drive the security practices of your organizations critical business functions. These procedures will assist you in developing the best fitting security practices as it aligns to your organizations business operations across the enterprise!Comprehensive DocumentationInformation Security PolicyDepartmental Information Security ProceduresIT Standard Configuration GuidelinesThe Information Security Policy defines the boundaries for your organization and should have board level approval. These policies define how your organization wants to govern the business operations. For any policy the organization does not meet today, a corrective action plan should be developed defining milestones and completion time frames.Departmental Procedures map to the organizations Information Security Policy and define what that means within the standard business operations for the departments (Business Units) covering your enterprise. If a policy can not be meet due to business requirements, document the exception and request approval if needed. Developing the IT Standard Configuration Guidelines document will set the baseline requirements for any new and existing assets, solutions, it infrastructure used by your organization. These configuration guidelines are broken into 5 categories and assist you in setting best practice guidelines for your organization.ApplicationDatabaseDesktopNetworkServer

Many organizations today are required to have a formal IT Security Program in place in order to do business with their clients. An Information Security Program is not intended to be cumbersome or sit and collect dust on the shelf. With the proper planning and know how your information security program can drive business operations and ensure secure processes are followed along the way. Below is a list of just a few of the items you will learn while reading this book, which will assist you in developing your information security program. Building an Information Security Program; Establishing Organizational Security Policies; Implementing Organizational Security Policies; Delineating Employee's Security Responsibilities; Developing Organizational Security Procedures; Establishing IT Standards & Guidelines; Implementing Organizational Security Procedures; Maintaining Operational Security Programs

The Information Systems Security Officer's Guide: Establishing and Managing a Cyber Security Program, Third Edition, provides users with information on how to combat the ever-changing myriad of threats security professionals face. This entirely updated edition presents practical advice on establishing, managing, and evaluating a successful information protection program in a corporation or government agency, covering everything from effective communication to career guidance for the information security officer. The book outlines how to implement a new plan or evaluate an existing one, and is especially targeted to those who are new to the topic. It is the definitive resource for learning the key characteristics of an effective information systems security officer (ISSO), and paints a comprehensive portrait of an ISSO's duties, their challenges, and working environments, from handling new technologies and threats, to performing information security duties in a national security environment. Provides updated chapters that reflect the latest technological changes and advances in countering the latest information security threats and risks and how they relate to corporate security and crime investigation Includes new topics, such as forensics labs and information warfare, as well as how to liaison with attorneys, law enforcement, and other agencies others outside the organization Written in an accessible, easy-to-read style

This book is written for the first security hire in an organization, either an individual moving into this role from within the organization or hired into the role. More and more, organizations are realizing that information security requires a dedicated team with leadership distinct from information technology, and often the people who are placed into those positions have no idea where to start or how to prioritize. There are many issues competing for their attention, standards that say do this or do that, laws, regulations, customer demands, and no guidance on what is actually effective. This book offers guidance on approaches that work for how you prioritize and build a comprehensive information security program that protects your organization. While most books targeted at information security professionals explore specific subjects with deep expertise, this book explores the depth and breadth of the field. Instead of exploring a technology such as cloud security or a technique such as risk analysis, this book places those into the larger context of how to meet an organization's needs, how to prioritize, and what success looks like. Guides to the maturation of practice are offered, along with pointers for each topic on where to go for an in-depth exploration of each topic. Unlike more typical books on information security that advocate a single perspective, this book explores competing perspectives with an eye to providing the pros and cons of the different approaches and the implications of choices on implementation and on maturity, as often a choice on an approach needs to change as an organization grows and matures.

By definition, information security exists to protect your organization's valuable information resources. But too often information security efforts are viewed as thwarting business objectives. An effective information security program preserves your information assets and helps you meet business objectives. Information Security Policies, Procedure

Implement information security effectively as per your organization's needs. About This Book Learn to build your own information security framework, the best fit for your organization Build on the concepts of threat modeling, incidence response, and security analysis Practical use cases and best practices for information security Who This Book Is For This book is for security analysts and professionals who deal with security mechanisms in an organization. If you are looking for an end to end guide on information security and risk analysis with no prior knowledge of this domain, then this book is for you. What You Will Learn Develop your own information security framework Build your incident response mechanism Discover cloud security considerations Get to know the system development life cycle Get your security operation center up and running Know the various security testing types Balance security as per your business needs Implement information security best practices In Detail Having an information security mechanism is one of the most crucial factors for any organization. Important assets of organization demand a proper risk management and threat model for security, and so information security concepts are gaining a lot of traction. This book starts with the concept of information security and shows you why it's important. It then moves on to modules such as threat modeling, risk management, and mitigation. It also covers the concepts of incident response systems, information rights management, and more. Moving on, it guides you to build your own information security framework as the best fit for your organization. Toward the end, you'll discover some best practices that can be implemented to make your security framework strong. By the end of this book, you will be well-versed with all the factors involved in information security, which will help you build a security framework that is a perfect fit your organization's requirements. Style and approach This book takes a practical approach, walking you through information security fundamentals, along with information security best practices.

All the Knowledge You Need to Build Cybersecurity Programs and Policies That Work Clearly presents best practices, governance frameworks, and key standards Includes focused coverage of healthcare, finance, and PCI DSS compliance An essential and invaluable guide for leaders, managers, and technical professionals Today, cyberattacks can place entire organizations at risk. Cybersecurity can no longer be delegated to specialists: success requires everyone to work together, from leaders on down. Developing Cybersecurity Programs and Policies offers start-to-finish guidance for establishing effective cybersecurity in any organization. Drawing on more than 20 years of real-world experience, Omar Santos presents realistic best practices for defining policy and governance, ensuring compliance, and collaborating to harden the entire organization. First, Santos shows how to develop workable cybersecurity policies and an effective framework for governing them. Next, he addresses risk management, asset management, and data loss prevention, showing how to align functions from HR to physical security. You’ll discover best practices for securing communications, operations, and access; acquiring, developing, and maintaining technology; and responding to incidents. Santos concludes with detailed coverage of compliance in finance and healthcare, the crucial Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) standard, and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. Whatever your current responsibilities, this guide will help you plan, manage, and lead cybersecurity–and safeguard all the assets that matter. Learn How To · Establish cybersecurity policies and governance that serve your organization’s needs · Integrate cybersecurity program components into a coherent framework for action · Assess, prioritize, and manage security risk throughout the organization · Manage assets and prevent data loss · Work with HR to address human factors in cybersecurity · Harden your facilities and physical environment · Design effective policies for securing communications, operations, and access · Strengthen security throughout the information systems lifecycle · Plan for quick, effective incident response and ensure business continuity · Comply with rigorous regulations in finance and healthcare · Plan for PCI compliance to safely process payments · Explore and apply the guidance provided by the NIST Cybersecurity Framework