CHAPTER 4

Information Security Core Competencies

This chapter discusses the following topics:

•  Malicious software and attacks

•  Social engineering

•  Asset security

•  Data security

•  Identity and access management

•  Communication and network security

•  Cryptography

•  Cloud security

•  Physical security

•  Software development security

•  Forensics, incident handling, and investigations

•  Security assessment and testing

•  Business continuity and disaster recovery

This chapter discusses core competencies that every CISO should have a solid understanding of. These topics vary in technical depth from competencies that are more administrative in nature, such as security assessment and testing, to very technical competencies, such ...

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