CYB-RISK ISBN: 978-1-61691-306-9
The cyber risk handbook: Creating and measuring effective cybersecurity capabilities
The Cyber Risk Handbook: Creating and Measuring Effective Cybersecurity Capabilities course and lab provide authoritative guidance for real-world situations and cross-functional solutions for enterprise-wide improvement. The lab is cloud-based, device-enabled, and can easily be integrated with an LMS. The cyber risk management training provides the knowledge required to implement, measure, and improve the counter-cyber capabilities of the modern enterprise; counter-cyber evolution, planning and implementation approaches, models, methods, and more.
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27 Interactive Lessons · 187 topics01 Introduction 4 topics +
- The CEO under Pressure
- Toward an Effectively Cyber Risk–Managed Organization
- Handbook Structured for the Enterprise
- Handbook Structure, Rationale, and Benefits
02 A Cybersecurity Primer 13 topics +
- Cybersecurity Defined
- The Meaning of Security
- Measuring Cybersecurity's Success
- Deter, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond
- Cybersecurity Controls and Defense in Depth
- Defense in Depth
- The Threats
- Threat Agents
- Key Trends Influencing Threat Agents
- The Nature of Hackers
- Attack Process
- Types of Attacks
- A Brief Cyberglossary of Terms
03 Board Cyber Risk Oversight: What Needs to Change? 7 topics +
- What Are Boards Expected to Do Now?
- What Barriers to Action Will Well-Intending Boards Face?
- What Practical Steps Should Boards Take Now to Respond?
- Cybersecurity—The Way Forward
- About the Authors: Risk Oversight Solutions Inc.
- About the Authors: Tim J. Leech, FCPA, CIA, CRMA, CFE
- About the Authors: Lauren C. Hanlon, CPA, CIA, CRMA, CFE
04 Management, Governance, and Alignment 3 topics +
- Why Governance Matters
- Strategy, Steering, and Standards
- Critical Success Factors
05 Culture and Human Factors 9 topics +
- Organizations as Social Systems
- Human Factors and Cybersecurity
- Training
- Frameworks and Standards
- Technology Trends and Human Factors
- Conclusion
- About the Authors: ISACA
- About the Authors: Avinash Totade
- About the Authors: Sandeep Godbole
06 Cybersecurity Policies and Procedures 10 topics +
- Social Media Risk Policy
- Ransomware Risk Policies and Procedures
- Cloud Computing and Third-Party Vendors
- Big Data Analytics
- The Internet of Things
- Mobile or Bring Your Own Devices (BYOD)
- Conclusion
- About the Authors: IRM
- About the Authors: Elliot Bryan, BA (Hons), ACII
- About the Authors: Alexander Larsen, FIRM, President of Baldwin Global Risk Services
07 Understanding Risk 2 topics +
- How Much Is It Worth to You?
- Risk! Not Just a Board Game
08 Treating Cyber Risks Using Process Capabilities 7 topics +
- Cybersecurity Processes Are the Glue That Binds
- No Intrinsic Motivation to Document
- Leveraging ISACA COBIT 5 Processes
- COBIT 5 Domains Support Complete Cybersecurity Life Cycle
- Conclusion
- About the Authors: ISACA
- About the Authors: Todd Fitzgerald
09 Your Cybersecurity Program: A High-Level Overview 8 topics +
- Vision and Mission Statements
- Culture and Strategy
- Off to See the Wizard
- What's at Risk?
- Threat Assessment
- At the Club House Turn!
- Mitigating Risk
- Incident‐Response Planning
10 Principles Behind Cyber Risk Management 9 topics +
- Cyber Risk Management Principles Guide Actions
- Meeting Stakeholder Needs
- Covering the Enterprise End to End
- Applying a Single, Integrated Framework
- Enabling a Holistic Approach
- Separating Governance from Management
- Conclusion
- About the Authors: RIMS
- About the Authors: Carol Fox
11 Identifying, Analyzing, and Evaluating Cyber Risks 10 topics +
- The Landscape of Risk
- The People Factor
- A Structured Approach to Assessing and Managing Risk
- Security Culture
- Regulatory Compliance
- Maturing Security
- Prioritizing Protection
- Conclusion
- About the Authors: the Information Security Forum (ISF)
- About the Authors: Steve Durbin
12 Treating Cyber Risks 10 topics +
- Introduction
- Treating Cybersecurity Risk with the Proper Nuan... Line with an Organization’s Risk Profile
- Determining the Cyber Risk Profile
- Treating Cyber Risk
- Alignment of Cyber Risk Treatment
- Practicing Cyber Risk Treatment
- Conclusion
- About the Authors: KPMG
- About the Authors: John Hermans
- About the Authors: Ton Diemont
13 Treating Cyber Risks—Using Insurance and Finance 7 topics +
- Tailoring a Quantified Cost-Benefit Model
- Planning for Cyber Risk Insurance
- The Risk Manager’s Perspective on Planning for Cyber Insurance
- Cyber Insurance Market Constraints
- Conclusion
- About the Authors: Aon
- About the Authors: Kevin Kalinich, Esq.
14 Business Continuity Management and Cybersecurity 7 topics +
- Good International Practices for Cyber Risk Management and Business Continuity
- Embedding Cybersecurity Requirements in BCMS
- Developing and Implementing BCM Responses for Cyber Incidents
- Conclusion
- About the Authors: Marsh
- About the Authors: Marsh Risk Consulting
- About the Authors: Sek Seong Lim, CBCP, PMC
15 Information Asset Management for Cyber 9 topics +
- The Invisible Attacker
- A Troubling Trend
- Thinking Like a General
- The Immediate Need—Best Practices
- Cybersecurity for the Future
- Time to Act
- Conclusion
- About the Authors: Booz Allen Hamilton
- About the Authors: Christopher Ling
16 Living Cybersecure! 4 topics +
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Privacy, and Regulators
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Blockchain
- Quantum Computing
17 Legal and Compliance 7 topics +
- European Union and International Regulatory Schemes
- U.S. Regulations
- Counsel’s Advice and “Boom” Planning
- Conclusion
- About the Authors: the Cybersecurity Legal Task Force
- About the Authors: Harvey Rishikof
- About the Authors: Conor Sullivan
18 Access Control 11 topics +
- Taking a Fresh Look at Access Control
- Organization Requirements for Access Control
- User Access Management
- User Responsibility
- System and Application Access Control
- Mobile Devices
- Teleworking
- Other Considerations
- Conclusion
- About the Authors: PwC
- About the Authors: Sidriaan de Villiers, PwC Partner South Africa
19 Controls 10 topics +
- Preventative Controls
- Detective Controls
- Corrective Controls
- Compensatory Controls
- Defense in Depth
- People, Technology, and Operations
- Communications
- Policies, Standards, Procedures, and Guidelines
- Regulatory Compliance: The European Example
- Pulling It All Together
20 Cyber Strategic Performance Management 7 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Pitfalls in Measuring Cybersecurity Performance
- Cybersecurity Strategy Required to Measure Cybersecurity Performance
- Creating an Effective Cybersecurity Performance Management System
- Conclusion
- About the Authors: McKinsey Company
- About the Authors: James Kaplan
- About the Authors: Jim Boehm
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21 Epilogue 4 topics +
- Background
- Becoming CyberSmart
- About the Authors: Domenic Antonucci
- About the Authors: Didier Verstichel
22 Supplemental: Environments 6 topics +
- On‐Premises (Onsite) Computing Environments
- Private‐Cloud Computing Environments
- Public‐Cloud Computing Environments
- Hybrid‐Cloud Computing Environments
- The Internet of Things (IoT)
- Distributed Workforces
23 Supplemental: Clear and Present Danger +
24 Supplemental: The State of Cybersecurity 5 topics +
- The Global Cyber Crisis
- The Time for Change
- Increasing Cyber Risk Management Maturity
- About the Authors: ISACA
- About the Authors: Ron Hale
25 Supplemental: Standards and Frameworks for Cybersecurity 7 topics +
- Putting Cybersecurity Standards and Frameworks in Context
- Commonly Used Frameworks and Standards (a Selection)
- Constraints on Standards and Frameworks
- Conclusion
- About the Authors: Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
- About the Authors: William Yin
- About the Authors: Dr. Stefan A. Deutscher
26 Supplemental: Cyber Competencies and the Cybersecurity Officer 6 topics +
- The Evolving Information Security Professional
- The Duality of the CISO
- Job Responsibilities and Tasks
- Conclusion
- About ISACA
- About Ron Hale
27 Supplemental: Human Resources Security 5 topics +
- Needs of Lower-Maturity HR Functions
- Needs of Mid-Maturity HR Functions
- Needs of Higher-Maturity HR Functions
- Conclusion
- About the Author: Domenic Antonucci
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