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Even when organisations take precautions, they may still be at risk of a data breach. Information security incidents do not just affect small businesses; major companies and government departments suffer from them as well. A strategic framework Managing Information Security Breaches sets out a strategic framework for handling this kind of emergency. It focuses on the treatment of severe breaches and on how to re-establish safety and security once the breach has occurred. These recommendations support the controls for the treatment of breaches specified under ISO27001:2005. Top priorities The actions you take in response to a data breach can have a significant impact on your company's future. Michael Krausz explains what your top priorities should be the moment you realise a breach has occurred. This book is essential reading for security officers, IT managers and company directors.

Table of Contents:
Introduction Part 1 - General Chapter 1: Why Risk does Not Depend on Company Size Risk effect Propagation of damage (downstream effects) Culture Information security staff Cash reserves / cash at hand Ability to improvise / make quick decisions Preparedness Contacts with authority Chapter 2: Getting your Risk Profile Right Intuitive risk analysis Formal risk analysis Residual risks Chapter 3: What is a Breach? Confidentiality breach Availability breach Integrity breach Chapter 4: General Avoidance and Mitigation Strategies Introduction - general aspects / avoidance and related ISO27001 controls People Processes Technology Strategies and tactics for treating breaches Dimensions of treatment / mitigation of information security breaches Part 2 - Case studies Chapter 5: Notes from the Field Privacy Cost The practicalities of surveillance The truth vs. company policy Chapter 6: Motives and Reasons Greed Despair Revenge Business advantage Chapter 7: Case Studies from Small Companies Foreword to the case studies The stolen backup Eavesdropping on faxes A stolen laptop Chapter 8: Case Studies from Medium-sized Companies A case of intrigue - the missing contract The sales manager who changed jobs The project manager who became a friend; and then an enemy The lost customers - how a sales manager cost a company 10% of revenue The flood - how not to learn about risk management Chapter 9: Case Studies from Large Corporations Who wants my data? - a case of data theft Who wants my data? - a more complicated case Hard disk for sale - beware of your contractors Unauthorised domain links - it is easy to harm a company's reputation The trusted guard who was not Insider badmouthing The software vulnerability that was not - a case of blackmail Part 3 - A Sample Treatment Process Chapter 10: A Sample Treatment Process Step 1 Gather information Step 2 Determine extent and damage Step 3 Establish and conduct investigation Step 4 Determine mitigation Step 5 Implement mitigation Step 6 Follow up on investigation results Step 7 Determine degree of resolution achieved Abbreviations and Acronyms ITG Resources

About the Author :
Michael Krausz studied Physics, Computer Science and Law at the University of Technology, Vienna, Vienna University and Webster University. In order to combine his two main hobbies, computers and investigations, he chose to become a professional investigator and IT expert. Over the course of his career he has investigated over a hundred cases of information security breaches, usually connected with white-collar crime. Michael Krausz is an ISO27001 auditor and has delivered over 5000 hours of professional and academic training. He has provided consulting or investigation services in 12 countries to date.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781849280952
  • Binding: Digital (delivered electronically)
  • No of Pages: 184
  • ISBN-10: 1849280959
  • Language: English
  • Sub Title: Studies from Real Life


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