Название: Security Operations in Practice
Автор: Mike Sheward
Издательство: BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
Год: 2020
Страниц: 254
Язык: английский
Формат: pdf (true), epub
Размер: 11.3 MB

With this book, my aim has been to explore the most effective ways to perform the various functions of the security operations team, and provide real-world examples that should supplement the theory. Nothing is worse than a textbook that teaches the theoretical best way to achieve something, when there is absolutely no practical way for that to work in reality. Covers building and growing an effective security operations team- both the blue side (defensive) and the red side (simulating attack). Includes the human element of security operations - building trust etc. Contains real-life examples and industry case studies.

I’ve always strived to be brutally honest in my assessment of any security topic, and share times when I’ve made mistakes, and what I learned as a result of those mistakes. Mistakes are inevitable by the way, when you move as fast, and are expected to provide so much coverage as you are in the world of information security. I really hope this honesty is apparent throughout the book, and you turn the last page not only having learned a great deal, but also having appreciated my candour and most importantly having enjoyed the read.

WHO SHOULD READ THIS BOOK?

This book has been written for anyone who needs to understand the various responsibilities of a modern-day security operations team, and what it takes to operate them effectively.

If you’ve been charged with creating and developing a security operations programme, and are sitting back, looking at a mountain of tasks ahead of you, and wondering where to get started, then this book is for you.

If you’re an active member of a security operations department looking to expand its suite of offerings and move the team into new areas of focus and take on new roles, then this book should provide inspiration.

If you’re new to the field of information security, or planning on getting into information security, this book will hopefully give you more than enough ideas around areas you’d like to concentrate or specialise in.

Whoever you are, I’m extremely glad you’ve chosen to read the book. There are so many voices in the field of information security, that for the quiet, anxiety-ridden ones such as myself it can be heard to break through the noise. The written word provides perhaps the best medium to share our thoughts and experiences, and that’s what this book is all about. I’ll always be in awe of the privilege it has been to write it for you.