Guide To Cybersecurity In Digital Transformation

Author : Dietmar P.F. Möller
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2023-04-18
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783031268458

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Guide to Cybersecurity in Digital Transformation by Dietmar P.F. Möller Pdf

In today’s digital transformation environments, a rigorous cybersecurity approach to effective risk management — including contingency planning, outlining immediate actions, preparing post-breach responses — is central to defending organizations’ interconnected computer systems, networks, and infrastructure resources from malicious cyber-attacks. Specifically, cybersecurity technologies, processes, and practices need to be generalized and applied to intrusion detection and prevention measures. This entails analyzing profiles of cyber-attackers and building cyber-attack models for behavior simulation that can effectively counter such attacks. This comprehensive volume aims to cover all essential aspects of cybersecurity in digital transformation and to provide a framework for considering the many objectives and requirements involved. In addition to introducing theoretical foundations, the work also offers practical techniques for defending against malicious cybercriminals. Topics and features: Explores cybersecurity’s impact on the dynamics of interconnected, complex cyber- and physical systems, infrastructure resources, and networks Provides numerous examples of applications and best practices Considers methods that organizations can use to assess their cybersecurity awareness and/or strategy Describes anomaly intrusion detection, a key tool in thwarting both malware and theft (whether by insiders or external parties) of corporate data Addresses cyber-attacker profiles, cyber-attack models and simulation, cybersecurity ontology, access-control mechanisms, and policies for handling ransomware attacks Discusses the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, MITRE Adversarial Tactics, Techniques and Common Knowledge, CIS Critical Security Controls, and the ISA/IEC 62442 Cybersecurity Standard Gathering all the relevant information, this practical guide is eminently suitable as a self-study resource for engineers, scientists, computer scientists, and chief information officers. Further, with its many examples of best practices, it can serve as an excellent text for graduate-level courses and research into cybersecurity. Dietmar P. F. Möller, a retired full professor, is affiliated with the Institute for Mathematics at Clausthal University of Technology, Germany. He was an author of several other Springer titles, including Guide to Automotive Connectivity and Cybersecurity.

Author : Dietmar P.F. Möller
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2020-12-03
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783030605704

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Cybersecurity in Digital Transformation by Dietmar P.F. Möller Pdf

This book brings together the essential methodologies required to understand the advancement of digital technologies into digital transformation, as well as to protect them against cyber threat vulnerabilities (in this context cybersecurity attack ontology is included, modeling different types of adversary knowledge). It covers such essential methodologies as CIA Triad, Security Risk, Likelihood, and Consequence Level, Threat Attack Profiling, Threat Intelligence, Threat Lifecycle and more. The idea behind digital transformation is to use digital technologies not only to replicate an existing process in a digital form, but to use digital technology to transform that process into something intelligent (where anything is connected with everything at any time and accessible and controlled and designed advanced). Against this background, cyber threat attacks become reality, using advanced digital technologies with their extreme interconnected capability which call for sophisticated cybersecurity protecting digital technologies of digital transformation. Scientists, advanced-level students and researchers working in computer science, electrical engineering and applied mathematics will find this book useful as a reference guide. Professionals working in the field of big data analytics or digital/intelligent manufacturing will also find this book to be a valuable tool.

Author : Antonio Weiss
Publisher : Kogan Page Publishers
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2022-02-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781398603660

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The Practical Guide to Digital Transformation by Antonio Weiss Pdf

Digital transformation is a vital practice for organizations trying to keep up with competitors, but with new digital approaches constantly promising to revolutionize the workplace it can feel impossible to keep up. Cut through the hype with this accessible guide to making end-to-end digital transformation happen. While technology offers the possibility for business improvement, successful digital transformation also requires an effective strategy, the right culture, change management, the ability to stimulate innovation and the knowledge of where to upskill and where to bring in new talent. The Practical Guide to Digital Transformation covers each of these factors and more by breaking the process down to 17 easy-to-follow and practical steps. Each chapter includes a case study of an organization getting it right, along with advice on putting the principle into action, key tips and tricks, and what you might say in your next meeting. This book also outlines how to start with the foundations of 'doing digital' and build from there, including data science, cyber security, workable technology, minimised stack duplication, data registers and good user experience. Quickly build confidence and make change happen with this actionable guide to the essentials of digital transformation.

Author : Ashish Kumar,Shashank Kumar,Abbas Kudrati,Sarah Armstrong- Smith
Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2023-04-14
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781803234144

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Managing Risks in Digital Transformation by Ashish Kumar,Shashank Kumar,Abbas Kudrati,Sarah Armstrong- Smith Pdf

Secure your business in a post-pandemic world: Master digital risk identification and defense Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Key FeaturesBecome well-versed with sophisticated system-level security risks and the zero-trust frameworkLearn about remote working risks, modern collaboration, and securing the digital data estateKeep up with rapidly evolving compliances and regulations and their impact on cyber risksBook Description With the rapid pace of digital change today, especially since the pandemic sped up digital transformation and technologies, it has become more important than ever to be aware of the unknown risks and the landscape of digital threats. This book highlights various risks and shows how business-as-usual operations carried out by unaware or targeted workers can lead your organization to a regulatory or business risk, which can impact your organization's reputation and balance sheet. This book is your guide to identifying the topmost risks relevant to your business with a clear roadmap of when to start the risk mitigation process and what your next steps should be. With a focus on the new and emerging risks that remote-working companies are experiencing across diverse industries, you'll learn how to manage risks by taking advantage of zero trust network architecture and the steps to be taken when smart devices are compromised. Toward the end, you'll explore various types of AI-powered machines and be ready to make your business future-proof. In a nutshell, this book will direct you on how to identify and mitigate risks that the ever- advancing digital technology has unleashed. What you will learnBecome aware of and adopt the right approach to modern digital transformationExplore digital risks across companies of all sizesStudy real-world cases that focus on post-pandemic digital transformationUnderstand insider threats and how to mitigate vulnerability exploitationGet to know how cyberwarfare targets infrastructure and disrupts critical systemsDiscover how implementing a regulatory framework can safeguard you in the current and future data landscapesWho this book is for This book is for three categories of readers—those who own a business and are planning to scale it; those who are leading business and technology charters in large companies or institutions; and those who are academically or disciplinarily targeting cybersecurity and risk management as a practice-area. Essentially, this book is for board members, and professionals working in IT, GRC, and legal domains. It will also help technology leaders, including chief digital officers, chief privacy officers, chief risk officers, CISOs, CIOs, as well as students and cybersecurity enthusiasts with basic awareness of risks to navigate the digital threat landscape.

Author : Thomas J. Parenty,Jack J. Domet
Publisher : Harvard Business Press
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2019-12-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781633698000

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A Leader's Guide to Cybersecurity by Thomas J. Parenty,Jack J. Domet Pdf

Cybersecurity threats are on the rise. As a leader, you need to be prepared to keep your organization safe. Companies are investing an unprecedented amount of money to keep their data and assets safe, yet cyberattacks are on the rise--and the problem is worsening. No amount of technology, resources, or policies will reverse this trend. Only sound governance, originating with the board, can turn the tide. Protection against cyberattacks can't be treated as a problem solely belonging to an IT or cybersecurity department. It needs to cast a wide and impenetrable net that covers everything an organization does--from its business operations, models, and strategies to its products and intellectual property. And boards are in the best position to oversee the needed changes to strategy and hold their companies accountable. Not surprisingly, many boards aren't prepared to assume this responsibility. In A Leader's Guide to Cybersecurity, Thomas Parenty and Jack Domet, who have spent over three decades in the field, present a timely, clear-eyed, and actionable framework that will empower senior executives and board members to become stewards of their companies' cybersecurity activities. This includes: Understanding cyber risks and how best to control them Planning and preparing for a crisis--and leading in its aftermath Making cybersecurity a companywide initiative and responsibility Drawing attention to the nontechnical dynamics that influence the effectiveness of cybersecurity measures Aligning the board, executive leadership, and cybersecurity teams on priorities Filled with tools, best practices, and strategies, A Leader's Guide to Cybersecurity will help boards navigate this seemingly daunting but extremely necessary transition.

Author : Todor Tagarev,Krassimir T. Atanassov,Vyacheslav Kharchenko,Janusz Kacprzyk
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 495 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2021-03-23
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783030657222

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Digital Transformation, Cyber Security and Resilience of Modern Societies by Todor Tagarev,Krassimir T. Atanassov,Vyacheslav Kharchenko,Janusz Kacprzyk Pdf

This book presents the implementation of novel concepts and solutions, which allows to enhance the cyber security of administrative and industrial systems and the resilience of economies and societies to cyber and hybrid threats. This goal can be achieved by rigorous information sharing, enhanced situational awareness, advanced protection of industrial processes and critical infrastructures, and proper account of the human factor, as well as by adequate methods and tools for analysis of big data, including data from social networks, to find best ways to counter hybrid influence. The implementation of these methods and tools is examined here as part of the process of digital transformation through incorporation of advanced information technologies, knowledge management, training and testing environments, and organizational networking. The book is of benefit to practitioners and researchers in the field of cyber security and protection against hybrid threats, as well as to policymakers and senior managers with responsibilities in information and knowledge management, security policies, and human resource management and training.

Author : Nicholas Pasquale Lorizio
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2021-05-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798737507671

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Digitalization by Nicholas Pasquale Lorizio Pdf

Delve Into the Digital World and Discover How Digitalization Will Shape Our Future! The rise of the digital age is breaking the walls and barriers that once restricted society. With each passing day, some new piece of technology is taking society over in one big swoop. Electric (self-driving) cars, advanced robotics, cryptocurrencies, NFTs (non-fungible tokens) - those are just some of the concepts that were only a figment of somebody's imagination 20-30 years ago, but today they are reality. We have to accept the fact that we already live in a futuristic world. If we wish to keep pace with the digital age, we must constantly update our knowledge of both major and minor technologies and digital tools. That is the only way to prepare for what the future will bring - otherwise, the fast-paced progress will consume and render obsolete both us as persons and our companies... With Digitalization: The New Normal of the Post-Pandemic World, renowned business advisor and author that writes about cutting-edge technologies, digital transformation, and cybersecurity, Nicholas P. Lorizio, gives an in-depth discourse on the utilization of digital tools, resources, and personnel in the post-pandemic world to survive and thrive in the new era. Within these pages, you will find an overview of the post-pandemic world in which almost every industry is digitally transformed, the major problems that already are and can be hindering factors of digitalization, and the solutions to these problems. Written in a comprehensive and understandable manner, this book is a combination of technical and non-technical explanations that will guide you through upcoming changes and serve as an upgrade of your knowledge about digital technologies. If you want to stay relevant in the new digital age, digitalization is your only option, and this book will show you what you need to know and what you need to do to achieve that with ease. So, what are you waiting for? Scroll up, click on "Buy Now with 1-Click", and Get Your Copy Now!

Author : Dan Blum
Publisher : Apress
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2020-06-27
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1484259513

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Rational Cybersecurity for Business by Dan Blum Pdf

Use the guidance in this comprehensive field guide to gain the support of your top executives for aligning a rational cybersecurity plan with your business. You will learn how to improve working relationships with stakeholders in complex digital businesses, IT, and development environments. You will know how to prioritize your security program, and motivate and retain your team. Misalignment between security and your business can start at the top at the C-suite or happen at the line of business, IT, development, or user level. It has a corrosive effect on any security project it touches. But it does not have to be like this. Author Dan Blum presents valuable lessons learned from interviews with over 70 security and business leaders. You will discover how to successfully solve issues related to: risk management, operational security, privacy protection, hybrid cloud management, security culture and user awareness, and communication challenges. This book presents six priority areas to focus on to maximize the effectiveness of your cybersecurity program: risk management, control baseline, security culture, IT rationalization, access control, and cyber-resilience. Common challenges and good practices are provided for businesses of different types and sizes. And more than 50 specific keys to alignment are included. What You Will Learn Improve your security culture: clarify security-related roles, communicate effectively to businesspeople, and hire, motivate, or retain outstanding security staff by creating a sense of efficacy Develop a consistent accountability model, information risk taxonomy, and risk management framework Adopt a security and risk governance model consistent with your business structure or culture, manage policy, and optimize security budgeting within the larger business unit and CIO organization IT spend Tailor a control baseline to your organization’s maturity level, regulatory requirements, scale, circumstances, and critical assets Help CIOs, Chief Digital Officers, and other executives to develop an IT strategy for curating cloud solutions and reducing shadow IT, building up DevSecOps and Disciplined Agile, and more Balance access control and accountability approaches, leverage modern digital identity standards to improve digital relationships, and provide data governance and privacy-enhancing capabilities Plan for cyber-resilience: work with the SOC, IT, business groups, and external sources to coordinate incident response and to recover from outages and come back stronger Integrate your learnings from this book into a quick-hitting rational cybersecurity success plan Who This Book Is For Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and other heads of security, security directors and managers, security architects and project leads, and other team members providing security leadership to your business

Author : Larry Clinton
Publisher : Kogan Page Publishers
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2022-04-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781398606395

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Cybersecurity for Business by Larry Clinton Pdf

Balance the benefits of digital transformation with the associated risks with this guide to effectively managing cybersecurity as a strategic business issue. Important and cost-effective innovations can substantially increase cyber risk and the loss of intellectual property, corporate reputation and consumer confidence. Over the past several years, organizations around the world have increasingly come to appreciate the need to address cybersecurity issues from a business perspective, not just from a technical or risk angle. Cybersecurity for Business builds on a set of principles developed with international leaders from technology, government and the boardroom to lay out a clear roadmap of how to meet goals without creating undue cyber risk. This essential guide outlines the true nature of modern cyber risk, and how it can be assessed and managed using modern analytical tools to put cybersecurity in business terms. It then describes the roles and responsibilities each part of the organization has in implementing an effective enterprise-wide cyber risk management program, covering critical issues such as incident response, supply chain management and creating a culture of security. Bringing together a range of experts and senior leaders, this edited collection enables leaders and students to understand how to manage digital transformation and cybersecurity from a business perspective.

Author : Sandhu, Kamaljeet
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 460 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2021-06-18
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781799869764

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Handbook of Research on Advancing Cybersecurity for Digital Transformation by Sandhu, Kamaljeet Pdf

Cybersecurity has been gaining serious attention and recently has become an important topic of concern for organizations, government institutions, and largely for people interacting with digital online systems. As many individual and organizational activities continue to grow and are conducted in the digital environment, new vulnerabilities have arisen which have led to cybersecurity threats. The nature, source, reasons, and sophistication for cyberattacks are not clearly known or understood, and many times invisible cyber attackers are never traced or can never be found. Cyberattacks can only be known once the attack and the destruction have already taken place long after the attackers have left. Cybersecurity for computer systems has increasingly become important because the government, military, corporate, financial, critical infrastructure, and medical organizations rely heavily on digital network systems, which process and store large volumes of data on computer devices that are exchanged on the internet, and they are vulnerable to “continuous” cyberattacks. As cybersecurity has become a global concern, it needs to be clearly understood, and innovative solutions are required. The Handbook of Research on Advancing Cybersecurity for Digital Transformation looks deeper into issues, problems, and innovative solutions and strategies that are linked to cybersecurity. This book will provide important knowledge that can impact the improvement of cybersecurity, which can add value in terms of innovation to solving cybersecurity threats. The chapters cover cybersecurity challenges, technologies, and solutions in the context of different industries and different types of threats. This book is ideal for cybersecurity researchers, professionals, scientists, scholars, and managers, as well as practitioners, stakeholders, researchers, academicians, and students interested in the latest advancements in cybersecurity for digital transformation.

Author : Matt Aiello,Philipp Amann,Mark Anderson,Brad Arkin,Kal Bittianda,Gary A. Bolles,Michal Boni,Robert Boyce,Mario Chiock,Gavin Colman,Alice Cooper,Tom Farley,George Finney,Ryan Gillis,Marc Goodman,Mark Gosling,Antanas Guoga,William Houston,Salim Ismail,Paul Jackson,Siân John,Ann Johnson,John Kindervag,Heather King,Mischel Kwon,Selena Loh LaCroix,Gerd Leonhard,Pablo Emilio Tamez López,Gary McAlum,Diane McCracken,Mark McLaughin,Danny McPherson,Stephen Moore,Robert Parisi,Sherri Ramsay,Max Randria,Mark Rasch,Yorck O. A. Reuber,Andreas Rohr,John Scimone,James Shira,Justin Somaini,Lisa J. Sotto,Jennifer Steffens,Megan Stifel,Ed Stroz,Ria Thomas,James C. Trainor,Rama Vedashree,Patric J. M. Versteeg,Nir Zuk,Naveen Zutshi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2018-10-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1732731802

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Navigating the Digital Age by Matt Aiello,Philipp Amann,Mark Anderson,Brad Arkin,Kal Bittianda,Gary A. Bolles,Michal Boni,Robert Boyce,Mario Chiock,Gavin Colman,Alice Cooper,Tom Farley,George Finney,Ryan Gillis,Marc Goodman,Mark Gosling,Antanas Guoga,William Houston,Salim Ismail,Paul Jackson,Siân John,Ann Johnson,John Kindervag,Heather King,Mischel Kwon,Selena Loh LaCroix,Gerd Leonhard,Pablo Emilio Tamez López,Gary McAlum,Diane McCracken,Mark McLaughin,Danny McPherson,Stephen Moore,Robert Parisi,Sherri Ramsay,Max Randria,Mark Rasch,Yorck O. A. Reuber,Andreas Rohr,John Scimone,James Shira,Justin Somaini,Lisa J. Sotto,Jennifer Steffens,Megan Stifel,Ed Stroz,Ria Thomas,James C. Trainor,Rama Vedashree,Patric J. M. Versteeg,Nir Zuk,Naveen Zutshi Pdf

Welcome to the all-new second edition of Navigating the Digital Age. This edition brings together more than 50 leaders and visionaries from business, science, technology, government, aca¬demia, cybersecurity, and law enforce¬ment. Each has contributed an exclusive chapter designed to make us think in depth about the ramifications of this digi-tal world we are creating. Our purpose is to shed light on the vast possibilities that digital technologies present for us, with an emphasis on solving the existential challenge of cybersecurity. An important focus of the book is centered on doing business in the Digital Age-par¬ticularly around the need to foster a mu¬tual understanding between technical and non-technical executives when it comes to the existential issues surrounding cybersecurity. This book has come together in three parts. In Part 1, we focus on the future of threat and risks. Part 2 emphasizes lessons from today's world, and Part 3 is designed to help you ensure you are covered today. Each part has its own flavor and personal¬ity, reflective of its goals and purpose. Part 1 is a bit more futuristic, Part 2 a bit more experiential, and Part 3 a bit more practical. How we work together, learn from our mistakes, deliver a secure and safe digital future-those are the elements that make up the core thinking behind this book. We cannot afford to be complacent. Whether you are a leader in business, government, or education, you should be knowledgeable, diligent, and action-oriented. It is our sincerest hope that this book provides answers, ideas, and inspiration.If we fail on the cybersecurity front, we put all of our hopes and aspirations at risk. So we start this book with a simple proposition: When it comes to cybersecurity, we must succeed.

Author : Sanjay Misra
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783031534331

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Artificial Intelligence of Things for Achieving Sustainable Development Goals by Sanjay Misra Pdf

Author : Daniel Lohrmann,Shamane Tan
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2021-11-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781119835301

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Cyber Mayday and the Day After by Daniel Lohrmann,Shamane Tan Pdf

Successfully lead your company through the worst crises with this first-hand look at emergency leadership Cyber security failures made for splashy headlines in recent years, giving us some of the most spectacular stories of the year. From the Solar Winds hack to the Colonial Pipeline ransomware event, these incidents highlighted the centrality of competent crisis leadership. Cyber Mayday and the Day After offers readers a roadmap to leading organizations through dramatic emergencies by mining the wisdom of C-level executives from around the globe. It’s loaded with interviews with managers and leaders who've been through the crucible and survived to tell the tale. From former FBI agents to Chief Information Security Officers, these leaders led their companies and agencies through the worst of times and share their hands-on wisdom. In this book, you’ll find out: What leaders wish they'd known before an emergency and how they've created a crisis game plan for future situations How executive-level media responses can maintain – or shatter – consumer and public trust in your firm How to use communication, coordination, teamwork, and partnerships with vendors and law enforcement to implement your crisis response Cyber Mayday and the Day After is a must-read experience that offers managers, executives, and other current or aspiring leaders a first-hand look at how to lead others through rapidly evolving crises.

Author : John Snowden
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2021-01-21
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1801147396

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Cybersecurity by John Snowden Pdf

Do you know what is hacking? Do you want to learn about cyber security? Are you unaware of mistakes made in cybersecutity? This book is for you!!! This book teaches cyber security, how to defend themselves and defend against cyber-attacks. This book covers the latest security threats and defense strategies. Cyber security starts with the basics that organizations need to know to maintain a secure posture against outside threat and design a robust cybersecurity program. It takes you into the mindset of a Threat Actor to help you better understand the motivation and the steps of performing an actual attack - the Cybersecurity kill chain. This book also focuses on defense strategies to enhance the security of a system. You will also discover in-depth tools, including Azure Sentinel, to ensure there are security controls in each network layer, and how to carry out the recovery process of a compromised system. What you will learn The importance of hacking. Use cyber security kill chain to understand the attack strategy Common cyber attacks Benefits of cyber security. Utilize the latest defense tools, including Azure Sentinel and Zero Trust Network strategy Identify different types of cyber-attacks, such as SQL injection, malware and social engineering threats such as phishing emails Weigh the pros and cons of popular cybersecurity strategies of the past two decades Implement and then measure the outcome of a cybersecurity strategy Get an in-depth understanding of the security and hacking. Understand how to consistently monitor security and implement a vulnerability management strategy for on-premises and hybrid cloud Learn demand of cyber security. This open access book provides an integrative view on cybersecurity. It discusses theories, problems and solutions on the relevant ethical issues involved. This work is sorely needed in a world where cybersecurity has become indispensable to protect trust and confidence in the digital infrastructure whilst respecting fundamental values like equality, fairness, freedom, or privacy. The book has a strong practical focus as it includes case studies outlining ethical issues in cybersecurity and presenting guidelines and other measures to tackle those problems. Who this book is for  For the IT professional venturing into the IT security domain, IT pen testers, security consultants, or those looking to perform ethical hacking. Prior knowledge of penetration testing is beneficial issues. It is thus not only relevant for academics but also for practitioners in cybersecurity such as providers of security software, governmental CERTs or Chief Security Officers in companies. WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR!!!! ORDER YOUR COPY NOW......

Author : Thomas Erl,Roger Stoffers
Publisher : Addison-Wesley Professional
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2021-12-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780137571918

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A Field Guide to Digital Transformation by Thomas Erl,Roger Stoffers Pdf

Your Complete Guide to Digital Transformation A Field Guide to Digital Transformation is the definitive book on digital transformation. Top-selling IT author Thomas Erl and long-time practitioner Roger Stoffers combine to provide comprehensive, yet easy-to-understand coverage of essential digital transformation concepts, practices, and technologies in the format of a plain-English tutorial written for any IT professionals, students, or decision-makers. With more than 160 diagrams, this guide provides a highly visual exploration of what digital transformation is, how it works, and the techniques and technologies required to successfully build modern-day digital transformation solutions. Learn from the experts and: Discover what digital transformation is, why it emerged and when to apply it Identify the significant business benefits that successful digital transformations can deliver and how to turn your organization into a “disruptive” force Prepare for and overcome the common challenges associated with digital transformation initiatives Understand the data-driven nature of digital transformation solutions and how they use and continually accumulate data intelligence Understand how digital transformation solutions can utilize AI technology for intelligent automated decision-making Gain insight into customer-centricity and how its practices are applied as part of digital transformations Explore key digital transformation automation technologies, such as Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Internet of Things (IoT), Blockchain. and Cloud Computing Explore key digital transformation data science technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, and Big Data Analysis and Analytics The book concludes with a uniquely detailed and highly visual real-world business scenario that provides step-by-step insights into how a digital transformation solution works, how it utilizes data intelligence to improve customer relationship building, and how it collects new data intelligence in support of enhancing future business capabilities.