Enterprise Security: The Manager's Defense Guide
What This Title Covers
Security strategy for organizational leaders. Covers risk assessment frameworks, security policy development, incident response planning, employee security awareness, vendor management, and building security-aware organizational culture. This is not a technical penetration testing guide—it is a management guide for building and running security programs that protect real organizations.
Who It's For
IT managers, CISOs, team leads, and anyone responsible for organizational security decisions. Technical background is helpful but not required—the book focuses on strategy, policy, and process rather than specific tool configurations. Also valuable for technical security professionals who need to communicate effectively with management.
Key Chapters and Concepts
- Risk assessment and threat modeling for organizations
- Security policy development and enforcement
- Incident response planning and tabletop exercises
- Employee security awareness programs
- Vendor and third-party risk management
- Budget justification for security investments
- Compliance frameworks and regulatory requirements
- Building and managing security teams
Modern Alternatives and Updated Equivalents
Technology evolves, but foundational concepts persist. If you are looking for updated coverage of the topics in this title, explore these related resources on EBooks-Space:
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- Publication date context: Is the content still accurate for current versions? For foundational topics, older books often remain excellent.
- Author credentials: Does the author have demonstrable practical experience?
- Structure and progression: Does the table of contents show a logical progression?
- Code quality: Are examples tested and complete enough to run?
- Peer assessment: What do experienced practitioners say about this resource?