Information Security Risk Management
This chapter will discuss information security risks, beginning with a review of the foundational concepts, which will lead to a detailed understanding of risk ownership and management. It will offer insights into identifying and safeguarding your organization’s vital data and provide guidelines for conducting risk assessments. We will explore the significance of information classification and the steps involved in the data classification process. Drawing on these building blocks, we will discuss establishing impact, choosing suitable security controls, and calculating risk using qualitative and quantitative assessments.
The following topics will be covered in this chapter:
- What is information security risk?
- Understanding the ownership and management of information security risk
- Identifying and protecting your organization’s valuable data
- Conducting a quick risk assessment
- Risk management is an organizational...
