The Intelligence Edge

George Friedman & Meredith Friedman

Physical

In Circulation

The ability to find and analyse information quickly and accurately can give a business an edge over its competitors. The authors show how to learn the skills that help transform widely accessible raw data into useful knowledge, by adapting techniques used by such organizations as the CIA.

What will you learn from this book

  1. Cyber Threat Landscape: Exploring the current state of cybersecurity threats, including malware, phishing, ransomware, data breaches, and other common cyberattacks.

  2. Risk Assessment and Management: Understanding the importance of risk assessment in cybersecurity and implementing strategies to manage and mitigate potential risks effectively.

  3. Security Best Practices: Providing actionable advice and best practices for individuals and organizations to enhance their digital security posture, such as strong password management, software updates, and encryption techniques.

  4. Cyber Hygiene: Emphasizing the significance of regular maintenance, updates, and proper cybersecurity practices as a form of "hygiene" for digital devices and networks.

  5. Awareness and Education: Stressing the need for continuous education and awareness among users to recognize and respond to cybersecurity threats effectively.

  6. Incident Response and Recovery: Outlining protocols and procedures for responding to cybersecurity incidents, including incident detection, containment, eradication, and recovery.

  7. Securing Networks and Infrastructure: Strategies and tools for securing networks, systems, and infrastructure against cyber threats, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and secure configurations.

  8. Privacy Concerns and Compliance: Addressing privacy concerns, regulatory requirements, and compliance standards relevant to cybersecurity, such as GDPR, HIPAA, or industry-specific regulations.

  9. Emerging Technologies and Trends: Discussing the impact of emerging technologies (like AI, IoT, and cloud computing) on cybersecurity and identifying potential risks and challenges.

  10. Crisis Communication and Management: Exploring effective communication and crisis management strategies during and after cybersecurity incidents to maintain trust and minimize damage.

Language English
ISBN-10 0-609-60075-3
ISBN-13 9780712679862
No of pages 276
Font Size Medium
Book Publisher Random House
Published Date 19 Nov 1998

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