Chapter 6: Information Security for a Changing World

The world is changing quickly and some of the changes are inherently more secure, while others are less secure. Most changes are benign from a security perspective but require a different approach and render previous technologies and techniques obsolete. While we cannot abandon timeless information security best practices, failure to meet the challenges of a changing world can also result in catastrophe.

At a time where the security talent gap is reaching crisis levels, the changing technology landscape demands more from people who are already stretched thin. Understanding the modern threat landscape is a key element in building an effective security program and reducing the strain on overburdened ...

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