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The Information Systems Security Officer's Guide, 3rd Edition

Name: The Information Systems Security Officer's Guide, 3rd Edition
Author: Gerald L. Kovacich
ISBN: 9780128023792

by Gerald L. Kovacich

January 2016

Beginner

360 pages

10h 7m

English

Butterworth-Heinemann

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Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Dedication
About the Author
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Section I. The Working Environment of the Cyber Security Officer

Introduction
Chapter 1. Understanding the Past and Present Cyber-Information World Environment
Ah, the Good Ol’ Days!Global Information InfrastructureNational Information InfrastructureHow Did We Get from Adam to the Internet?Changing Criminal Justice SystemsThe Human FactorSummary
Chapter 2. Understanding the Past and Present Global Business and Management Environment
The Changing Business and Government EnvironmentsUnderstanding the Business EnvironmentManagement Responsibilities and Communicating with ManagementCreating a Competitive Advantage through a Cyber Security ProgramService, Support, and a Business OrientationBusiness Managers and Cyber securityWhat Company Managers Should Ask of Their Cyber Security ProfessionalsWhat Cyber Security Professionals Should DoQuestions to ConsiderSummary
Chapter 3. An Overview of Related World Views of Cyber Security
Evolution of Laws, Standards, Policies, and ProceduresGlobal via the UNThe EUAsiaSouth AmericaAfricaCanadaUnited StatesSummary
Chapter 4. A Glimpse at the History of Technology
What Is Technology?From Cave Man to Cyber Security Professional and Information WarriorRevolutions and Evolutions in High TechnologyFrom the Twentieth Century to Today: Technology and the Advent of High TechnologyThe InternetThe High-Technology-Driven PhenomenonFaster and More Massive High-Technology-Driven CommunicationsThe Beneficial Effect of Hacker Tools and Other Malicious Software on Network Security with Dual Roles as Cyber Security ToolsOther High-Technology Tools in Cyber SecurityWelcome to the Twenty-First-Century TechnologySummary
Chapter 5. Understanding Today’s Threats in the Cyber Vapor—“War Stories” from the Front Lines
Reported Digital Battlefield Attacks and Related StoriesSummary
Section II. The Duties and Responsibilities of a Cyber Security Officer
Introduction
Chapter 6. The Cyber Security Officer’s Position, Duties, and Responsibilities
IntroductionThe Cyber Security Officer in a Global CorporationCyber Security Officer Duties and ResponsibilitiesGoals and ObjectivesLeadership PositionVision, Mission, and Quality StatementsCyber Security PrinciplesProject and Risk Management ProcessesCyber Security Officer and Organizational ResponsibilitiesSummary
Chapter 7. The Cyber Security Program’s Strategic, Tactical, and Annual Plans
IntroductionCorporate’s Cyber Security Strategic PlanCorporate’s Cyber Security Tactical PlanCyber Security Annual PlanQuestions to ConsiderSummary
Chapter 8. Establishing a Cyber Security Program and Organization
IntroductionCorporate Cyber Security ProgramCyber Security Officer Thought Process in Establishing the Cyber Security OrganizationQuestions to ConsiderSummary
Chapter 9. Determining and Establishing Cyber Security Functions
IntroductionProcessesValuing InformationInternational Widget Corporation (IWC) Cyber Security Program Functions Process DevelopmentCyber Security Officer’s Cyber Security Program FunctionsAccess Control and Access Control SystemsEvaluation of All Hardware, Firmware, and SoftwareRisk Management ProgramSecurity Tests and Evaluations ProgramNoncompliance InquiriesContingency and Emergency Planning and Disaster Recovery ProgramQuestions to ConsiderSummary
Chapter 10. Establishing a Metrics Management System
IntroductionMetrics 1: Cyber Security Program Level of Effort Drivers—Number of UsersExamples of Other Metrics ChartsProject ManagementQuestions to ConsiderSummary
Chapter 11. Annual Reevaluation and Future Plans
IntroductionOne-Year ReviewCyber Security Program Strategic, Tactical, and Annual PlansLinking Cyber Security Program Accomplishments to Corporate GoalsMetrics AnalysisPlanning for Next YearQuestions to ConsiderSummary
Chapter 12. High-Technology Crimes Investigative Support
IntroductionDuties and Responsibilities of a Cyber Security Officer in Deterring High-Technology CrimesAssisting with Computer Forensics SupportDealing with Law EnforcementQuestions to ConsiderSummary
Section III. The Global, Professional, and Personal Challenges of a Cyber Security Officer
Introduction
Chapter 13. Introduction to Global Information Warfare
The PossibilitiesIntroduction to WarfareFour Generations of WarfareIntroduction to Global Information WarfareInformation Warfare Will Hit You in Your PocketbookBusiness Is WarIW Broadly Encompasses Many Levels and FunctionsWhat IW Is … and Is NotBeing Prepared-Bad Things Will HappenThe Possible Breakdowns in an Information EnvironmentGoing beyond Three Blind Men Describing an Elephant: Information Warfare Terms of ReferenceInformation Warfare Is a Powerful Approach for Attaining and Maintaining a Competitive AdvantageHow to Use IW to Achieve Goals and ObjectivesCoherent Knowledge-Based OperationsNetwork-Centric BusinessKnowledge ManagementSummaryNote
Chapter 14. The Cyber Security Officer and Privacy, Ethical, and Liability Issues
Introduction to Privacy IssuesIntroduction to Ethics IssuesCodes of EthicsCorporate Ethics, Standards of Conduct, Business Practices, and Corporate ValuesLiability IssuesQuestions to ConsiderSummary
Chapter 15. A Career as a Cyber Security Officer
IntroductionThe Cyber Security Officer’s Career Development ProgramEducationQuestionsSummary
Chapter 16. A Look at the Possible Future
Surviving into the FutureNew Old Approach to Security—Defensive ApproachThe Changing EnvironmentThe Need for Enlightened and Dedicated LeadershipGlobal TrendsOffensive–Defensive Cyber AttacksThe Future of the InternetQuestionsSummary
Index

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Chapter 5

Understanding Today’s Threats in the Cyber Vapor—“War Stories” from the Front Lines¹

Abstract

When discussing the various aspects of cyber security, the cyber security officer must understand that he or she is also an information warrior and is working in the midst of global information warfare (GIW). It is important to also be aware of the actual, various types of information warfare attacks that are currently being conducted 24/7 around the world against individuals, groups, businesses, and governments.

Keywords

Cyber Command; Global information warfare (GIW); Information warfare (IW) games; Info-warriors; National Security Agency’s (NSA); Programmable logic controllers (PLCs); Secret Service

²Existing and potential threats in the sphere ...

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Understanding Today’s Threats in the Cyber Vapor—“War Stories” from the Front Lines¹