Cybersecurity Governance
Cybersecurity Governance: A guide for executives who need to understand cybersecurity in plain, actionable language, by Dr Darryl J Carlton
Offering insights tailored for high-level decision-makers, this guide is an indispensable resource for any executive committed to enhancing their organization’s cybersecurity posture, ensuring a robust, informed response to the omnipresent threat of cyber intrusion.
Topics
Chapter 1: Understanding Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity’s Evolution
Cybersecurity Today
Cybersecurity Challenges
The Path Forward
Compliance in Cyberspace
Cybersecurity Goals
Threat versus Vulnerability
The Militarization of Cyberspace
Lex Informatica
A Framework for Global Leadership
In a Nutshell
Key Messages
Chapter 2: Threats and Trends
Major Cybersecurity Threats
The Facebook/Cambridge Analytica Scandal
Internet of Things (IoT)
Growing Global Risk
In a Nutshell
Key Messages
Chapter 3: The Global Landscape
The Current State of International Law
The Information Security Forum
Intellectual Property and the Value of Data
Case Study: McAfee’s Response
Information Warfare on a Global Scale
What Did You Do in the War, Grandpa?
In a Nutshell
Key Messages
Chapter 4: Cybersecurity Law
The U.S. Approach to Cybersecurity Law
States versus Federal Laws
EU’s Harmonized Regulatory Framework
Divergent Approaches
U.S. Federal Initiatives
Implications and Consequences
What does this mean to you?
The European Approach to Cybersecurity Law
CLOUD Act versus EU GDPR
Australian Legal and Regulatory Framework
In a Nutshell
Key Messages
Chapter 5: International Conventions
International Conventions
In a Nutshell
Key Messages
Chapter 6: Managing Cyber Risk
Understanding Risk
Stages of an Attack
Defense or Offence?
Understanding Risk
The U.S. Air Force and the OODA Loop
Digging a little deeper
Risk Assessment and Analysis Tools
Stages of an Attack
Case Study: WannaCry Ransomware Virus
From Passive to Active Defense
In a Nutshell
Key Messages
Chapter 7: Why Care About Standards?
ISO/IEC 38500―IT Governance
The emergence of an IT Governance Standard
International Standard ISO/IEC 38500
ISO/IEC 27001
SA/IEC 62443
Certifications for Working in Cybersecurity
In a Nutshell
Key Messages
Chapter 8: The Ethics of Cybersecurity
Recap: Cambridge Analytica and Facebook
Do we have evidence to support our beliefs?
In a Nutshell
Key Messages
Chapter 9: Nutshell of Nutshells
Postscript
Appendix
In today’s digital age, no business is immune to the relentless threat of cyberattacks that besiege organizations globally on a daily basis. The stark reality is that it’s not a matter of if but when your systems will become a target, potentially leading to significant data breaches and operational disruptions. As a leader, possessing a deep understanding of cybersecurity’s critical role within your organization is not optional—it’s imperative. This knowledge empowers you to engage meaningfully with your technical teams, steering strategic discussions and decisions that fortify your organization’s defenses against these inevitable cyber incursions. Aimed squarely at managers, executives, finance leaders, CEOs, and company directors, this book demystifies cybersecurity from a leadership perspective. It’s crafted specifically for those at the helm who must comprehend their pivotal role and responsibilities in navigating the cybersecurity landscape.
About Darryl
Darryl has spent his entire adult life in information technology, almost 50 years. And while he keeps dreaming about one day getting a real job, frankly, this is all he knows, and as it turns out, he is quite good at it. He has found a niche, which he refers to as “translating between business and technology”. While his very first degree in 1983 was in Artificial Intelligence and expert systems, he has specialized in project management. He has run more than 30 projects with a combined value in excess of $3 Billion. He is committed to life-long learning. This is reflected in the fact that he is working towards a second Ph.D. He loves being on, under, or near the water. He scuba dives and sails. Even his dog Simba is a water dog!
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