Security Management

The title of this audiobook, Can I See Your Hands, refers to one of the key outcomes of this audiobook - being able to tell whether or not people want to cause us harm. To put it very simply, if you can see someone's hands and they are not concealing them, holding a weapon or positioning to strike you, one's levels of trust and confidence can increase. This simple example can serve as a reminder to all of us in many of the complex moments we have to deal with, and difficult decisions we have to make, in everyday life.

This publication features a compendium of best practices tailored to the needs of the private security services entrepreneur. Listeners are treated to a host of innovative concepts for managing and growing a private security business. Strategies include the science of post assignments, security officer archetypes, private security key performance indicators, client retention strategies, patrol route design, and more.

In this first-of-its-kind book, seasoned security pros Christian West and Brian Jantzen share lessons learned from years of protecting some of corporate America's most prominent people. Full of practical, hands-on information, this guide provides a comprehensive overview of how to conceive, build and run successful executive protection programs in corporate settings. With insights that only experience in all phases of program execution can provide, the authors dig into the key questions that corporations need to ask and answer.

Dive deep into the world of security with the eBook, 'Proactive Defense Strategies for Security Operations and Monitoring.' This engrossing book serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding and embracing the proactive approach to defense strategies. Chapter 1 sets the ground, introducing you to the very basics of proactive defense and its significant importance in security operations. Chapter 2 takes you through fundamental aspects and potential vulnerabilities of security operations, while also providing an insight into the functioning of a robust Security Operations Center. Is ...

Identity and access management (IAM) is a framework of business processes, policies, and technologies that facilitate the management of digital identities to ensure that users only gain access to data when they have the appropriate credentials.

Introduction to Cybersecurity Cybersecurity refers to any technology, measure, or practice for preventing cyberattacks or mitigating their impact. Cybersecurity aims to protect individuals’ and organizations’ systems, applications, computing devices, sensitive data and financial assets against simple and annoying computer viruses, sophisticated and costly ransomware attacks, and everything in between. Cyberattacks have the power to disrupt, damage or destroy businesses—and the cost to victims keeps rising. For example, according to IBM's Cost of a Data Breach 2023 report, ● The ...

Cybersecurity Standards and Frameworks: A Comprehensive Guide to Resilient Cyber Defense In today's digital landscape, cyber threats are increasing in frequency and sophistication, putting organizations at risk of data breaches, operational disruptions, and reputational damage. To combat these evolving risks, industry-recognized cybersecurity standards and frameworks have emerged as essential tools for establishing robust security practices and fostering a culture of cyber resilience. This comprehensive guide provides an in-depth exploration of the most widely adopted cybersecurity ...

Elevate your organization's information security to new heights with "Mastering ISO 27001:2022 — A Comprehensive Guide to Information Security Management." This simplified guide is tailored for business leaders seeking success with ISO 27001, offering practical strategies to implement robust information security practices. Comprehensive Coverage: Delve into ISO 27001:2022 and gain a comprehensive understanding of information security management systems (ISMS). Explore key concepts from risk assessment to control implementation, ensuring thorough compliance with ISO standards. Cutting-Edge...

This award-winning and best-selling business handbook for digital transformation is now fully updated and expanded with the latest research and new case studies! Over the last five years, The DevOps Handbook has been the definitive guide for taking the successes laid out in the best-selling The Phoenix Project and applying them in any organization. Now, with this fully updated and expanded edition, it’s time to take DevOps out of the IT department and apply it across the full business.

"Mastering Information Security: A Comprehensive Guide to Implementing ISO 27000 Series" is a definitive exploration of the intricate realm of information security, authored by the seasoned expert Russell D. Nomer, CISSP. In an era where data breaches and cyber threats loom larger than ever, this book stands as a beacon of knowledge, guiding professionals, technology experts, and business leaders through the complexities of safeguarding digital assets. With over three decades of experience in the field, Russell D. Nomer, a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), lends ...

"Zero Trust Architecture" is a definitive academic and practical guide to the most critical security paradigm of our time. It systematically deconstructs the traditional "castle-and-moat" security model and builds, from the ground up, a robust understanding of the Zero Trust principle: Never Trust, Always Verify. In an era defined by cloud computing, remote workforces, and the Internet of Things (IoT), the network perimeter has vanished. This book provides the essential knowledge to secure organizations where trust is no longer assumed based on location, but is continuously earned through ...

Are you struggling to navigate the complexities of the ISO 27001:2022 standard? Look no further! This comprehensive guide, written by renowned cybersecurity expert Bruce Brown, CISSP, CGRC, is your ultimate companion to mastering the world of information security management. While the official ISO 27001:2022 standard provides a concise overview, it often leaves readers craving more detailed insights. At a mere 20 pages and a price tag of 135 EURO, it may not offer the depth and clarity you need.

Your Complete Guide to Securing Artificial Intelligence with the NIST AI Risk Management Framework In an era where artificial intelligence is revolutionizing every industry — from finance and healthcare to defense and education — AI Security Essentials delivers the clarity and direction professionals need to secure these powerful systems. This hands-on guide offers a comprehensive, real-world introduction to AI security using the official NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF 1.0). Whether you’re a technical expert, team leader, policy advisor, or aspiring AI security specialist, ...

Today’s workers have more opportunities and mobility than any generation before. They also face unprecedented challenges, including inflation, labor and housing shortages, and climate volatility. Even the notion of retirement is undergoing a profound rethink, as our lifespans extend and our relationship with work evolves. In this environment, the tried-and-true financial advice our parents followed is no longer enough. It’s time for a new playbook. In The Algebra of Wealth, Galloway lays bare the rules of financial success in today's economy.

Identity and Access Management has never been so important. From securing the workforce and improving employee productivity, to supporting online transactions, payments and media, IAM is foundational. There are more identities than ever before under management, a larger variety of identity types from consumers to workloads, smart devices to contractors - all accessing an ever increasing range of integrated systems, APIs and pieces of data. This sprawling IAM landscape is also under attack - from external adversaries, regulators, malicious insiders and even budget holders - wanting more from...

"Trust Issues: A Beginner’s Guide to Protecting Your New Fortune" is an easy-to-read guide for anyone managing sudden wealth from lottery wins, inheritance, or currency revaluation. Without a plan, wealth can quickly disappear due to taxes, lawsuits, or reckless spending. This book simplifies the complexities of trusts and asset protection into practical steps anyone can follow, helping you secure your fortune and avoid common financial pitfalls. Written with a light, conversational tone, this guide covers essential topics like the differences between revocable and irrevocable trusts, how...

Stepping Through Cybersecurity Risk Management covers the professional practice of cybersecurity from the perspective of enterprise governance and risk management. It describes the state of the art in cybersecurity risk identification, classification, measurement, remediation, monitoring and reporting.

Threat Assessments: For Close Protection & Security Management The Threat Assessment is the most important of all the procedures carried out in any close protection, security or business operation but even the most basic threat assessments are regularly overlooked. The reason for a threat assessment is to identify anything that might threaten you, your team and your overall operation. People carry out basic forms of threat assessments all the time: Which bars are safe to drink in, where is it safe to walk at night, do I need locks on the windows of my home etc. A threat assessment must ...

In The Management of Savagery, Max Blumenthal excavates the real story behind America's dealings with the world and shows how the extremist forces that now threaten peace across the globe are the inevitable flowering of America's imperial designs. Washington's secret funding of the mujahedin provoked the Russian invasion of Afghanistan in 1979. With guns and money, the United States has ever since sustained the extremists, including Osama Bin Laden, who have become its enemies.

Winner of the 2025 Global Book Awards Finalist Medal in Education and Reference and Amazon #1 Bestseller... Cybercrime. Privacy abuse. Vehicle and home security hacking. Attack drones. Online child predators. Social engineering. Critical infrastructure hacks. World war. The world is becoming an increasingly dangerous place. But you have options to manage this risk, if you can so much as surf the web and send an email. Cyber Security For ALL is a crash course that teaches non-technical people how to defend themselves from cybercrime, privacy abuse and digital warfare. Topics covered include ...