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The book will review how new and old privacy-preserving techniques can provide practical protection for data in transit, use, and rest. We will position techniques like Data Integrity and Ledger and will provide practical lessons in Data Integrity, Trust, and data's business utility.Based on a good understanding of new and old technologies, emerging trends, and a broad experience from many projects in this domain, this book will provide a unique context about the WHY (requirements and drivers), WHAT (what to do), and HOW (how to implement), as well as reviewing the current state and major forces representing challenges or driving change, what you should be trying to achieve and how you can do it, including discussions of different options. We will also discuss WHERE (in systems) and WHEN (roadmap). Unlike other general or academic texts, this book is being written to offer practical general advice, outline actionable strategies, and include templates for immediate use. It contains diagrams needed to describe the topics and Use Cases and presents current real-world issues and technological mitigation strategies. The inclusion of the risks to both owners and custodians provides a strong case for why people should care.This book reflects the perspective of a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Chief Security Strategist (CSS). The Author has worked in and with startups and some of the largest organizations in the world, and this book is intended for board members, senior decision-makers, and global government policy officials—CISOs, CSOs, CPOs, CTOs, auditors, consultants, investors, and other people interested in data privacy and security. The Author also embeds a business perspective, answering the question of why this an important topic for the board, audit committee, and senior management regarding achieving business objectives, strategies, and goals and applying the risk appetite and tolerance.The focus is on Technical Visionary Leaders, including CTO, Chief Data Officer, Chief Privacy Officer, EVP/SVP/VP of Technology, Analytics, Data Architect, Chief Information Officer, EVP/SVP/VP of I.T., Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Chief Risk Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, Chief Security Officer (CSO), EVP/SVP/VP of Security, Risk Compliance, and Governance. It can also be interesting reading for privacy regulators, especially those in developed nations with specialist privacy oversight agencies (government departments) across their jurisdictions (e.g., federal and state levels).

Congratulations! Perhaps you have been appointed as the Chief Privacy Officer (CPO) or the Data Protection Officer (DPO) for your company. Or maybe you are an experienced CPO/DPO, and you wonder –'what can I learn from other successful privacy experts to be even more effective?'Or perhaps you are considering a move from a different career path and deciding if this is the right direction for you.Seasoned award-winning Privacy and Cybersecurity leaders Dr. Valerie Lyons (Dublin, Ireland) and Todd Fitzgerald (Chicago, IL USA) have teamed up with over 60 award-winning CPOs, DPOs, highly respected privacy/data protection leaders, data protection authorities, and privacy standard setters who have fought the tough battle.Just as the #1 best-selling and CANON Cybersecurity Hall of Fame winning CISO Compass: Navigating Cybersecurity Leadership Challenges with Insights from Pioneers book provided actionable advice to Chief Information Security Officers, The Privacy Leader Compass is about straight talk – delivering a comprehensive privacy roadmap applied to, and organized by, a time-tested organizational effectiveness model (the McKinsey 7-S Framework) with practical, insightful stories and lessons learned.You own your continued success as a privacy leader. If you want a roadmap to build, lead, and sustain a program respected and supported by your board, management, organization, and peers, this book is for you.

Implement Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) for secure network and application communications, exploring SASE services including SD-WAN, ZTF, and more with expert Jeremiah Ginn who helps CxO leaders achieve SASE successKey FeaturesMerge networking and security services into a single architecture to simplify network infrastructureExplore how zero trust network access (ZTNA) restricts access to provide native application segmentationFocus on a native, multitenant cloud architecture that scales dynamically with demandBook DescriptionThe SASE concept was coined by Gartner after seeing a pattern emerge in cloud and SD-WAN projects where full security integration was needed. The market behavior lately has sparked something like a'space race'for all technology manufacturers and cloud service providers to offer a'SASE'solution. The current training available in the market is minimal and manufacturer-oriented, with new services being released every few weeks. Professional architects and engineers trying to implement SASE need to take a manufacturer-neutral approach. This guide provides a foundation for understanding SASE, but it also has a lasting impact because it not only addresses the problems that existed at the time of publication, but also provides a continual learning approach to successfully lead in a market that evolves every few weeks. Technology teams need a tool that provides a model to keep up with new information as it becomes available and stay ahead of market hype. With this book, you'll learn about crucial models for SASE success in designing, building, deploying, and supporting operations to ensure the most positive user experience (UX). In addition to SASE, you'll gain insight into SD-WAN design, DevOps, zero trust, and next-generation technical education methods.What you will learnDevelop a comprehensive understanding of SASE from a market and technical perspectiveUnderstand SASE services and components included in SASE solutionsMove logically from prescriptive design to policy-based design and orchestrationUnderstand standard SASE use cases and how to integrate future componentsConvert from a legacy network design model to a secure DevOps model for future projectsUse a functional design overlay to eliminate inter-service competition for the control plane of the SASE serviceWho this book is forThis book is for technology and security leaders and specifically for any CTO, CSO, CISO, or CIO looking for an executive approach to SASE for their organization. Anyone implementing SD-WAN, SASE, and SASE services for cloud, network, and security infrastructure will also find this book helpful.

The Security Hippie is Barak Engel's second book. As the originator of the “Virtual CISO” (fractional security chief) concept, he has served as security leader in dozens of notable organizations, such as Mulesoft, Stubhub, Amplitude Analytics, and many others. The Security Hippie follows his previous book, Why CISOs Fail, which became a sleeper hit, earning a spot in the Cybercannon project as a leading text on the topic of information security management.In this new book, Barak looks at security purely through the lens of story-telling, sharing many and varied experiences from his long and accomplished career as organizational and thought leader, and visionary in the information security field. Instead of instructing, this book teaches by example, sharing many real situations in the field and actual events from real companies, as well as Barak's related takes and thought processes.An out-of-the-mainstream, counterculture thinker – Hippie – in the world of information security, Barak's rich background and unusual approach to the field come forth in this book in vivid color and detail, allowing the reader to sit back and enjoy these experiences, and perhaps gain insights when faced with similar issues themselves or within their organizations. The author works hard to avoid technical terms as much as possible, and instead focus on the human and behavioral side of security, finding the humor inherent in every anecdote and using it to demystify the field and connect with the reader.Importantly, these are not the stories that made the news; yet they are the ones that happen all the time. If you've ever wondered about the field of information security, but have been intimidated by it, or simply wished for more shared experiences, then The Security Hippie is the perfect way to open that window by accompanying Barak on some of his many travels into the land of security.

“This book continues the very high standard we have come to expect from ServiceTech Press. The book provides well-explained vendor-agnostic patterns to the challenges of providing or using cloud solutions from PaaS to SaaS. The book is not only a great patterns reference, but also worth reading from cover to cover as the patterns are thought-provoking, drawing out points that you should consider and ask of a potential vendor if you're adopting a cloud solution.” -- Phil Wilkins, Enterprise Integration Architect, Specsavers “Thomas Erl's text provides a unique and comprehensive perspective on cloud design patterns that is clearly and concisely explained for the technical professional and layman alike. It is an informative, knowledgeable, and powerful insight that may guide cloud experts in achieving extraordinary results based on extraordinary expertise identified in this text. I will use this text as a resource in future cloud designs and architectural considerations.” -- Dr. Nancy M. Landreville, CEO/CISO, NML Computer Consulting The Definitive Guide to Cloud Architecture and Design Best-selling service technology author Thomas Erl has brought together the de facto catalog of design patterns for modern cloud-based architecture and solution design. More than two years in development, this book's 100+ patterns illustrate proven solutions to common cloud challenges and requirements. Its patterns are supported by rich, visual documentation, including 300+ diagrams. The authors address topics covering scalability, elasticity, reliability, resiliency, recovery, data management, storage, virtualization, monitoring, provisioning, administration, and much more. Readers will further find detailed coverage of cloud security, from networking and storage safeguards to identity systems, trust assurance, and auditing. This book's unprecedented technical depth makes it a must-have resource for every cloud technology architect, solution designer, developer, administrator, and manager. Topic Areas Enabling ubiquitous, on-demand, scalable network access to shared pools of configurable IT resources Optimizing multitenant environments to efficiently serve multiple unpredictable consumers Using elasticity best practices to scale IT resources transparently and automatically Ensuring runtime reliability, operational resiliency, and automated recovery from any failure Establishing resilient cloud architectures that act as pillars for enterprise cloud solutions Rapidly provisioning cloud storage devices, resources, and data with minimal management effort Enabling customers to configure and operate custom virtual networks in SaaS, PaaS, or IaaS environments Efficiently provisioning resources, monitoring runtimes, and handling day-to-day administration Implementing best-practice security controls for cloud service architectures and cloud storage Securing on-premise Internet access, external cloud connections, and scaled VMs Protecting cloud services against denial-of-service attacks and traffic hijacking Establishing cloud authentication gateways, federated cloud authentication, and cloud key management Providing trust attestation services to customers Monitoring and independently auditing cloud security Solving complex cloud design problems with compound super-patterns

Security Smarts for the Self-Guided IT Professional “An extraordinarily thorough and sophisticated explanation of why you need to measure the effectiveness of your security program and how to do it. A must-have for any quality security program!”—Dave Cullinane, CISSP, CISO & VP, Global Fraud, Risk & Security, eBay Learn how to communicate the value of an information security program, enable investment planning and decision making, and drive necessary change to improve the security of your organization. Security Metrics: A Beginner's Guide explains, step by step, how to develop and implement a successful security metrics program. This practical resource covers project management, communication, analytics tools, identifying targets, defining objectives, obtaining stakeholder buy-in, metrics automation, data quality, and resourcing. You'll also get details on cloud-based security metrics and process improvement. Templates, checklists, and examples give you the hands-on help you need to get started right away. Security Metrics: A Beginner's Guide features: Lingo--Common security terms defined so that you're in the know on the job IMHO--Frank and relevant opinions based on the author's years of industry experience Budget Note--Tips for getting security technologies and processes into your organization's budget In Actual Practice--Exceptions to the rules of security explained in real-world contexts Your Plan--Customizable checklists you can use on the job now Into Action--Tips on how, why, and when to apply new skills and techniques at work Caroline Wong, CISSP, was formerly the Chief of Staff for the Global Information Security Team at eBay, where she built the security metrics program from the ground up. She has been a featured speaker at RSA, ITWeb Summit, Metricon, the Executive Women's Forum, ISC2, and the Information Security Forum.

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 29th International Conference on Secure IT Systems, NordSec 2024, held in Karlstad, Sweden, during November 6–7, 2024. The 25 full papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 59 submissions. They focus on topics such as: Authentication; Cryptography; Cyber-Physical Systems; Cybersecurity and Policy; LLMs for Security; Formal Verification; Mobile and IoT; Network Security; and Privacy.

'If I were giving out an award for'book of the year'for internal audit professionals, I would certainly award it to her outstanding manuscript: Radical Reporting: Writing Better Audit, Risk, Compliance and Information Security Reports.'- Richard Chambers, Former President and CEO, The Institute of Internal AuditorsMost people dread writing reports; they also dread reading reports. What they don't realize is that the techniques that make writing more readable make it more powerful. This is especially relevant for professionals in areas such as audit, risk, compliance, and information security.This small volume provides the tools and techniques needed to improve reports. It does so through addressing crucial concepts all too often overlooked in the familiar rush to perform tasks, complete projects, and meet deadlines.These concepts – the role of culture in communication; the link between logic and language; the importance of organizing thoughts before writing; and how to achieve clarity – may seem academic or theoretical. They're not. Unless writers understand their own thoughts, actions, and objectives, they cannot hope to communicate them at all – let alone clearly.This second edition develops these points with additional material on critical thinking, as well as the use of AI in reporting.

The volume includes papers presented at the International KES Conference on Human Centred Intelligent Systems 2024 (KES HCIS 2024), held in Madeira, Portugal on June 19–21, 2024. This book highlights new trends and challenges in intelligent systems, which play an important part in the digital transformation of many areas of science and practice. It includes papers offering a deeper understanding of the human-centred perspective on artificial intelligence, of intelligent value co-creation, ethics, value-oriented digital models, transparency, and intelligent digital architectures and engineering to support digital services and intelligent systems, the transformation of structures in digital businesses and intelligent systems based on human practices, as well as the study of interaction and the co-adaptation of humans and systems.

Dive into the world of digital security and navigate its intricate landscape. In an era where digital reliance is ubiquitous, the need for robust cybersecurity measures has never been more pressing. Part of author Saurav Bhattacharya's trilogy that covers the essential pillars of digital ecosystems—security, reliability, and usability—this book sheds light on the dynamic challenges posed by cyber threats, advocating for innovative security solutions that safeguard users while upholding their digital freedoms. Against the backdrop of rapid technological advancement and escalating cyber threats, this book addresses pressing security concerns at the forefront of our digital era. You'll learn that trust plays a pivotal role in fostering a secure digital environment, enabling individuals and organizations to flourish without fear of malicious exploits. With transformative technologies like AI, blockchain, and quantum computing on the horizon, understanding and addressing cybersecurity fundamentals is essential for traversing the evolving digital landscape. Securing an Enterprise is your roadmap towards a future where technology aligns with humanity, fostering a more equitable, secure, and interconnected world. What You will Learn Explore advanced methodologies and innovative approaches to bolster cybersecurity Understand the potential impacts of the advancements on security Provide strategic guidance on adapting to security changes to ensure sustainability Take a holistic approach in reviewing security Who This Book Is For Cybersecurity Professionals, Technology Developers and Engineers

Blockchain technology is a digital ledger system that allows for secure, transparent and tamper-proof transactions. It is essentially an often decentralized, distributed, peer-to-peer database that is maintained by a network of computers instead of a single entity, making it highly resistant to hacking and data breaches. By providing greater security, transparency and efficiency, blockchain technology can help to create a more equitable and sustainable world.Blockchain technology has the potential to help mankind in various ways, some of which include but are not limited to: Decentralization and Transparency: Blockchain technology allows for decentralization of data and transactions, making them more transparent and accountable. This is particularly important in fields such as finance, where trust and transparency are critical. Increased Security: Blockchain technology is inherently secure due to its distributed nature, making it very difficult for hackers to compromise the system. This makes it an ideal solution for data and information storage, particularly in areas such as health and finance, where privacy and security are of utmost importance. Faster Transactions: Blockchain technology eliminates the need for intermediaries, reducing the time and cost associated with transactions. This makes it an ideal solution for international trade, remittances and other types of financial transactions, especially in parts of the world where a great number of individuals do not have access to basic banking services. Immutable Record: One of the fundamental attributes of blockchain is its immutability. Once data is added to the blockchain, it becomes nearly impossible to alter or delete. This feature ensures a tamper-resistant and reliable record of transactions, crucial for maintaining integrity in various industries, including supply chain management and legal documentation. Smart Contracts: Blockchain technology supports the implementation of smart contracts, which are self-executing contracts with the terms of the agreement directly written into code. This automation streamlines processes and reduces the risk of fraud, particularly in sectors like real estate and legal agreements. Interoperability: Blockchain's ability to facilitate interoperability allows different blockchain networks to communicate and share information seamlessly. This attribute is pivotal for creating a unified and interconnected ecosystem, especially as various industries adopt blockchain independently. Interoperability enhances efficiency, reduces redundancy and fosters collaboration across diverse sectors. Leveraging Blockchain Technology: Governance, Risk, Compliance, Security, and Benevolent Use Cases discusses various governance, risk and control (GRC) and operational risk-related considerations in a comprehensive, yet non-technical, way to enable business leaders, managers and professionals to better understand and appreciate its various potential use cases. This book is also a must-read for leaders of non-profit organizations, allowing them to further democratize needs that we often take for granted in developed countries around the globe, such as access to basic telemedicine, identity management and banking services.

This book presents the proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Innovative Technologies in Intelligent Systems & Industrial Application (CITISIA), held in virtual mode in Sydney, Australia and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on November 16-18, 2023. It showcases advances and innovations in Industry 4.0, smart society 5.0, mobile technologies, smart manufacturing, smart data fusion, hybrid intelligence, cloud computing, and digital society.

This guide contains everything you need to know to pass the ITIL 4® Strategic Leader Digital and IT Strategy certificate, plus more. It covers practices and concepts that are not addressed as part of the DITS syllabus, making it ideal for newly qualified practitioners. The target audience for the DITS training and associated certification is different to some of the other ITIL training courses. The material is specifically aimed at: IT and business directors; Department heads; C-suite professionals; Leaders who are involved in digital change; and Consultants who are working with organisations that are digitally transforming. So, if you're not in a senior role, does that mean this content isn't for you? Absolutely not! Perhaps you aspire to a more senior role, in which case you'll gain valuable knowledge. Ideal for self-study candidates and training participants, this guide will prove a helpful companion and a practical aid for their professional development. The majority of this book is based on the official ITIL 4: Digital and IT Strategic Leader publication and the associated DITS syllabus. It provides students with the information they need to pass the DITS exam and help them become a successful practitioner. ITIL® is a registered trade mark of the PeopleCert group. Used under licence from PeopleCert. All rights reserved.

This book constitutes the proceedings of the 39th IFIP International Conference on ICT Systems Security and Privacy Protection, SEC 2024, held in Edinburgh, UK, during June 12–14, 2024. The 34 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 112 submissions. The conference focused on current and future IT Security and Privacy Challenges and also was a part of a series of well-established international conferences on Security and Privacy.

​The two-volume set LNCS 14771 and 14772 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 15th International Workshop, PQCrypto 2024, held in Oxford, UK, during June 12–14, 2024. The 28 full papers included in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 76 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Part I: Applications and protocols; code-based cryptography; group-action-based cryptography; lattice-based cryptography; Part II: Isogeny-Based cryptgraphy; multivariate cryptography; quantum algorithms; transforms and proofs.

Trust the best-selling Official Cert Guide series from Cisco Press to help you learn, prepare, and practice for the CCST Networking 100-150 exam. Well regarded for its level of detail, study plans, assessment features, and challenging review questions and exercises, Cisco Certified Support Technician CCST Networking 100-150 Official Cert Guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that ensure your exam success and is the only self-study resource approved by Cisco. Leading Cisco technology expert and best-selling author Russ White shares preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. This complete study package includes A test-preparation routine proven to help you pass the exam Do I Know This Already? quizzes, which allow you to decide how much time you need to spend on each section Exam Topic lists that make referencing easy Chapter-ending exercises, which help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly The powerful Pearson Test Prep Practice Test software, complete with hundreds of well-reviewed, exam-realistic questions, customization options, and detailed performance reports More than 5 hours of video mentoring from the author An online Flash Cards application to help you drill on Key Terms by chapter A final preparation chapter, which guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your review and test-taking strategies Study plan suggestions and templates to help you organize and optimize your study time Content Update Program: This Cert Guide includes coverage of all the topics on the Cisco Certified Support Technician CCST Networking exam from the original exam blueprint. Visit ciscopress.com/newcerts for information on any digital updates for this book that align with Cisco exam blueprint version changes The Cisco Certified Support Technician CCST Networking 100-150 Official Cert Guide walks you through all the exam topics found in the Cisco CCST exam. Topics covered include Standards and Concepts Addressing and Subnet Formats Endpoints and Media Types Infrastructure Diagnosing Problems Security Companion Website The companion website contains more than 200 unique practice exam questions, practice exercises, a study planner, online flash cards, and more than 5 hours of video training. Pearson Test Prep online system requirements: Browsers: Chrome version 73 and above, Safari version 12 and above, Microsoft Edge 44 and above. Devices: Desktop and laptop computers, tablets running on Android v8.0 and above and iOS v13 and above, smartphones with a minimum screen size of 4.7”. Internet access required. Pearson Test Prep offline system requirements: Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1; Microsoft.NET Framework 4.5 Client; Pentium-class 1 GHz processor (or equivalent); 512 MB RAM; 650 MB disk space plus 50 MB for each downloaded practice exam; access to the Internet to register and download exam databases Also available from Cisco Press for CCST study is the Cisco Certified Support Technician CCST Networking 100-150 Official Cert Guide Premium Edition and Practice Test. This digital-only certification preparation product combines an eBook with an enhanced Pearson Test Prep Practice Test. This integrated learning package: Enables you to focus on individual topic areas or take complete, timed exams Includes direct links from each question to detailed tutorials to help you understand the concepts behind the questions Provides unique sets of exam-realistic practice questions Tracks your performance and provides

This book first discusses cyber security fundamentals then delves into security threats and vulnerabilities, security vigilance, and security engineering for Internet of Everything (IoE) networks. After an introduction, the first section covers the security threats and vulnerabilities or techniques to expose the networks to security attacks such as repudiation, tampering, spoofing, and elevation of privilege. The second section of the book covers vigilance or prevention techniques like intrusion detection systems, trust evaluation models, crypto, and hashing privacy solutions for IoE networks. This section also covers the security engineering for embedded and cyber-physical systems in IoE networks such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, and machine learning-based solutions to secure the networks. This book provides a clear overview in all relevant areas so readers gain a better understanding of IoE networks in terms of security threats, prevention, and other security mechanisms.

Examine the complexities of detecting ransomware and the potential rocky road to recover after it has infected a system environment. This book addresses the topic of Disaster and Ransomware Recovery in the VMware Cloud. You'll start by examining the challenge of implementing a robust disaster recovery solution, and how to address it through a Disaster Recovery-as-a-service (DRaaS) approach. The book then introduces the basics of the VMware Live Cyber Recovery solution and how it is fully integrated with VMware Cloud on AWS to offer an easy-to-use SaaS-based solution with a pay-as-you-go model for a faster recovery at a very low TCO. It also provides a technical deep dive into VMware Live Cyber Recovery architecture by detailing the features and capabilities of the solution including the concepts of Protected Sites, Protection Groups, Disaster Recovery Plans, and Failover testing. In subsequent chapters, you'll review in depth the Ransomware recovery case where you will learn more on the impact of Ransomware on IT organizations and how to address ransomware recovery. Finally, you'll take a deep dive into the technical architecture and features of the VMware Live Cyber Recovery Ransomware recovery capabilities, and how it can address ransomware threats with a very flexible, on-demand and easy-to-use SaaS delivery model with cloud economics. Mastering VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery and Ransomware Resilience provides you with the best practices on how to recover from ransomware. What You'll Learn Review the different concepts of VMware Live Cyber Recovery Understand the complexity of ransomware attacks and how it can impact your business. Recover data after a ransomware attack Implement a ransomware recovery solution. Who This Book Is For IT managers, IT architects, Cloud architects, network engineers, security officers, backup administrators, and infrastructure managers

Master the technical skills and industry knowledge for an exciting career installing, configuring and troubleshooting computer networks with West's COMPTIA NETWORK+ GUIDE TO NETWORKS, CENGAGE INTERNATIONAL EDITION, 10th Edition, which prepares you for success on the CompTIA's Network+ N10-009 certification exam as content corresponds to all exam objectives, including protocols, topologies, hardware, cloud, network design, security and troubleshooting. Step-by-step instructions and cloud, virtualization and simulation projects give you experience working with hardware, software, operating systems and device interactions. Stories from professionals, discussion prompts, scenario-based practice exam questions, hands-on activities and projects help you explore key concepts. Gain problem-solving tools for any computing environment. MindTap digital resources are also available for additional practice and certification prep.

Gear up for course excellence and success on the latest CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst certification exam with the advanced knowledge and essential cybersecurity skills offered in Ciampa's COMPTIA CYSA+ GUIDE TO CYBERSECURITY ANALYST, 3rd Edition. Stay ahead with updated content directly aligned to the CySA+ CSO-003 certification exam, gaining expertise in threat intelligence data analysis, internal and external vulnerability identification and mitigation and effective cyber incident response. Immerse yourself in new case projects and real-world examples that will take you on a captivating journey through actual on-the-job tasks and procedures, including hands-on experience with controls, monitoring, incident response and compliance. Further boost your understanding and performance with MindTap's interactive tools, empowering you to excel in the cybersecurity profession.

This book constitutes the proceedings of the Second International Libyan Conference on Information and Communication Technologies, ILCICT 2023, which took place in Tripoli, Libya, in September 4–6, 2023. The 26 full papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 55 submissions. The papers are organized in subject areas as follows: communication systems; computer and information systems; image processing, computer vision and internet of things.

Leaders across the globe have a common challenge they cannot ignore: CHANGE. This must be embraced and effectively managed to remain relevant and successful in a dynamic operating environment. Embracing change, including technological innovations, collaboration, and timely sharing of information, is paramount to the survival and success of everyone in an ever-changing environment.In times of rapid change, organizations are often forced to adjust their strategic plans. Stakeholders usually need assistance to effectively manage the risks, unprecedented at times, and to capitalize on the opportunities that usually come with change. Change management must be effectively executed to assist in ensuring the viability of the organization.This book provides advice and guidance to assist stakeholders in navigating the challenges and demands of change. It includes insights, measures, and tools that have contributed to my success as a leader in the internal audit profession for 27 years.

The two-volume set IFIP AICT 721 +722 constitutes the proceedings of the 18th IFIP WG 11.12 International Symposium on Human Aspects of Information Security and Assurance, HAISA 2024, held in Skövde, Sweden, in July 9–11, 2024. The 39 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 55 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Part I - Management and Risk; Social Engineering; Technical Attacks and Defenses; Usable Security. Part II - Awareness and Education; Privacy.

The two-volume set IFIP AICT 721 + 722 constitutes the proceedings of the 18th IFIP WG 11.12 International Symposium on Human Aspects of Information Security and Assurance, HAISA 2024, held in Skövde, Sweden, in July 9–11, 2024. The 39 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 55 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Part I - Management and Risk; Social Engineering; Technical Attacks and Defenses; Usable Security. Part II - Awareness and Education; Privacy.

This volume represents the 21st International Conference on Information Technology - New Generations (ITNG), 2024. ITNG is an annual event focusing on state of the art technologies pertaining to digital information and communications. The applications of advanced information technology to such domains as astronomy, biology, education, geosciences, security, and health care are the among topics of relevance to ITNG. Visionary ideas, theoretical and experimental results, as well as prototypes, designs, and tools that help the information readily flow to the user are of special interest. Machine Learning, Robotics, High Performance Computing, and Innovative Methods of Computing are examples of related topics. The conference features keynote speakers, a best student award, poster award, service award, a technical open panel, and workshops/exhibits from industry, government and academia. This publication is unique as it captures modern trends in IT with a balance of theoretical and experimental work. Most other work focus either on theoretical or experimental, but not both. Accordingly, we do not know of any competitive literature.

Information Technology Security and Risk Management: Inductive Cases for Information Security is a compilation of cases that examine recent developments and issues that are relevant to IT security managers, risk assessment and management, and the broader topic of IT security in the 21st century. As the title indicates, the cases are written and analyzed inductively, which is to say that the authors allowed the cases to speak for themselves, and lead where they would, rather than approach the cases with presuppositions or assumptions regarding what the case should be'about'. In other words, the authors were given broad discretion to interpret a case in the most interesting and relevant manner possible; any given case may be'about'many things, depending on the perspective adopted by the reader, and many different lessons may be learned. The inductive approach of these cases reflects the design philosophy of the advanced IT Security and Risk Management course we teach on the topic here at the University of Canterbury, where all discussions begin with the analysis of a specific case of interest and follow the most interesting and salient aspects of the case in evidence. In our course, the presentation, analysis, and discussion of a case are followed by a brief lecture to address the conceptual, theoretical, and scholarly dimensions arising from the case. The inductive approach to teaching and learning also comes with a huge advantage – the students seem to love it, and often express their appreciation for a fresh and engaging approach to learning the sometimes-highly-technical content of an IT security course. As instructors, we are also grateful for the break in the typical scripted'chalk-and-talk'of a university lecture afforded by the spontaneity of the inductive approach.We were motivated to prepare this text because there seems to be no other book of cases dedicated to the topic of IT security and risk management, and because of our own success and satisfaction with inductive teaching and learning. We believe this book would be useful either for an inductive, case-based course like our own or as a body of cases to be discussed in a more traditional course with a deductive approach. There are abstracts and keywords for each case, which would help instructors select cases for discussions on specific topics, and PowerPoint slides are available as a guide for discussion about a given case.

Emergency managers and public safety professionals are more frequently being called on to address increasingly challenging and complex critical incidents, with a wider variety and intensity of hazards, threats, and community vulnerabilities. Much of the work that falls into the scope of emergency managers – prevention, preparedness, mitigation – is “blue sky planning” and can be contained and effectively managed within projects. This book provides a foundational project management methodology relevant to emergency management practice, and explains and demonstrates how project management can be applied in the context of emergency and public safety organizations.Special features include: an initial focus on risk assessment and identification of mitigation and response planning measures; a clear set of better practices, using a diverse set of examples relevant to today's emergency environment, from projects to develop emergency response exercises to application development to hazard mitigation; a framework for managing projects at a strategic level and how to incorporate this into an organization's program, and presents how to develop and manage an emergency program and project portfolio; and suitability as both a hands-on training guide for emergency management programs and a textbook for academic emergency management programs. This book is intended for emergency managers and public safety professionals who are responsible for developing emergency programs and plans, including training courses, job aids, computer applications and new technology, developing exercises, and for implementing these plans and components in response to an emergency event. This audience includes managers in emergency and first response functions such as fire protection, law enforcement and public safety, emergency medical services, public health and healthcare, sanitation, public works, business continuity managers, crisis managers, and all managers in emergency support functions as described by FEMA. This would include those who have responsibility for emergency management functions, even without the related title.

This book gathers selected papers presented at International Conference on Machine Learning, Advances in Computing, Renewable Energy and Communication (MARC 2023), held in Glocal University, Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India, during 28–29 November 2023. This book discusses key concepts, challenges, and potential solutions in connection with established and emerging topics in advanced computing, renewable energy, and network communications.

Winner of HIMSS 2011 Book of the Year Award!The HIMSS Book of the Year Award honors a book that offers outstanding practical guidance and/or strategic insight for healthcare information and management systems professionals.'The electronic exchange of health information is an essential capability that contributes to improved efficiency and patient outcomes in the healthcare delivery process. This book provides readers with the tools and resources needed to establish a successful, sustainable HIE and avoid many of the pitfalls that failed early initiatives. The authors use their own direct experience as HIE consultants, their interviews with HIE leaders and extensive research to offer a practical, step-by-step approach to forming an HIE. The book features case studies, examples, checklists, references, a high-level history and overview of HIE and a discussion of why HIE is so important. The book also describes in detail the essential steps to planning and forming a successful HIE. By providing the necessary tools and framework, the book serves to advance the successful development of HIEs and improve efficiency and outcomes in the healthcare delivery process. During a time of unprecedented change in the healthcare landscape, this guide is a timely and valuable resource for those seeking to leverage HIE to achieve quality gains and billions of dollars in saving under healthcare reform.'

Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic occurred in 2020, the world has transformed itself greatly. For example, not only is the near-99% remote workforce now a reality, but businesses today are taking incident response and disaster recovery much more seriously these days as well. But another area that has blossomed in the last couple of years has been that of Generative AI. It is actually a subfield of artificial intelligence, which has been around since the 1950s.But Gen AI (as it is also called) has been fueled by the technology of ChatGPT, which has been developed and created by OpenAI. Given the GPT4 algorithms Gen AI is powered by, an end user can merely type in, or even speak into the platform a query, and an output that is specific to that query will be automatically generated. The answer (or'output') can be given as a text, video, image, or even an audio file.The scalability and diversity of Gen AI has allowed it to be used in a myriad of industries and applications. But although it has been primarily designed to serve the greater good, it can also be used for very nefarious purposes, such as online harassment and Cyberbullying.In this particular book, we actually take the good side of Gen AI and provide an overview as to how it can be used to help combat Cyberbullying. This book is broken down into the following topics: What Cyberbullying is all about How Gen AI can be used to combat Cyberbullying An overview into Gen AI Advanced topics into Gen AI Conclusions

Prepare for success on the AWS SysOps exam, your next job interview, and in the field with this handy and practical guide The newly updated Third Edition of AWS Certified SysOps Administrator Study Guide: Associate (SOA-C02) Exam prepares you for the Amazon Web Services SysOps Administrator certification and a career in the deployment, management, and operation of an AWS environment. Whether you're preparing for your first attempt at the challenging SOA-C02 Exam, or you want to upgrade your AWS SysOps skills, this practical Study Guide delivers the hands-on skills and best practices instruction you need to succeed on the test and in the field. You'll get: Coverage of all of the SOA-C02 exam's domains, including monitoring, logging, remediation, reliability, business continuity, and more Instruction that's tailor-made to achieve success on the certification exam, in an AWS SysOps job interview, and in your next role as a SysOps administrator Access to the Sybex online study tools, with chapter review questions, full-length practice exams, hundreds of electronic flashcards, and a glossary of key terms The AWS Certified SysOps Administrator Study Guide: Associate (SOA-C02) Exam includes all the digital and offline tools you need to supercharge your career as an AWS Certified SysOps Administrator.

The advent of Internet of Things (IoT) has paved the way for sensing the environment and smartly responding. This can be further improved by enabling intelligence to the system with the support of machine learning and deep learning techniques. This book describes learning algorithms that can be applied to IoT-based, real-time applications and improve the utilization of data collected and the overall performance of the system. Many societal challenges and problems can be resolved using a better amalgamation of IoT and learning algorithms. “Smartness” is the buzzword that is realized only with the help of learning algorithms. In addition, it supports researchers with code snippets that focus on the implementation and performance of learning algorithms on IoT based applications such as healthcare, agriculture, transportation, etc. These snippets include Python packages such as Scipy, Scikit-learn, Theano, TensorFlow, Keras, PyTorch, and more. Learning Algorithms for Internet of Things provides you with an easier way to understand the purpose and application of learning algorithms on IoT. What you'll Learn Supervised algorithms such as Regression and Classification. Unsupervised algorithms, like K-means clustering, KNN, hierarchical clustering, principal component analysis, and more. Artificial neural networks for IoT (architecture, feedback, feed-forward, unsupervised). Convolutional neural networks for IoT (general, LeNet, AlexNet, VGGNet, GoogLeNet, etc.). Optimization methods, such as gradient descent, stochastic gradient descent, Adagrad, AdaDelta, and IoT optimization. Who This Book Is For Students interested in learning algorithms and their implementations, as well as researchers in IoT looking to extend their work with learning algorithms

This proceedings, HCI-CPT 2024, constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Cybersecurity, Privacy and Trust, held as Part of the 26th International Conference, HCI International 2024, which took place from June 29 - July 4, 2024 in Washington DC, USA. Two volumes of the HCII 2024 proceedings are dedicated to this year's edition of the HCI-CPT Conference. The first focuses on topics related to Cyber Hygiene, User Behavior and Security Awareness, and User Privacy and Security Acceptance. The second focuses on topics related to Cybersecurity Education and Training, and Threat Assessment and Protection.

This proceedings, HCI-CPT 2024, constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Cybersecurity, Privacy and Trust, held as Part of the 26th International Conference, HCI International 2024, which took place from June 29 - July 4, 2024 in Washington DC, USA. Two volumes of the HCII 2024 proceedings are dedicated to this year's edition of the HCI-CPT Conference. The first focuses on topics related to Cyber Hygiene, User Behavior and Security Awareness, and User Privacy and Security Acceptance. The second focuses on topics related to Cybersecurity Education and Training, and Threat Assessment and Protection.

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Innovations for Community Services, I4CS 2024, held in Maastricht, The Netherlands, during June 12–14, 2024. The 17 full papers and 5 short papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 44 submissions. They cover a variety of topics, including Quantum Computing, Pervasive Computing, Information Analysis, Graphs and Routing, Secure Applications, Information Security in Supply Chains, Blockchain and Digital Sovereignty.

Strengthen your security posture in all aspects of CSPM technology, from security infrastructure design to implementation strategies, automation, and remedial actions using operational best practices across your cloud environmentKey FeaturesChoose the right CSPM tool to rectify cloud security misconfigurations based on organizational requirementsOptimize your security posture with expert techniques for in-depth cloud security insightsImprove your security compliance score by adopting a secure-by-design approach and implementing security automationPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionThis book will help you secure your cloud infrastructure confidently with cloud security posture management (CSPM) through expert guidance that'll enable you to implement CSPM effectively, ensuring an optimal security posture across multi-cloud infrastructures. The book begins by unraveling the fundamentals of cloud security, debunking myths about the shared responsibility model, and introducing key concepts such as defense-in-depth, the Zero Trust model, and compliance. Next, you'll explore CSPM's core components, tools, selection criteria, deployment strategies, and environment settings, which will be followed by chapters on onboarding cloud accounts, dashboard customization, cloud assets inventory, configuration risks, and cyber threat hunting. As you progress, you'll get to grips with operational practices, vulnerability and patch management, compliance benchmarks, and security alerts. You'll also gain insights into cloud workload protection platforms (CWPPs). The concluding chapters focus on Infrastructure as Code (IaC) scanning, DevSecOps, and workflow automation, providing a thorough understanding of securing multi-cloud environments. By the end of this book, you'll have honed the skills to make informed decisions and contribute effectively at every level, from strategic planning to day-to-day operations.What you will learnFind out how to deploy and onboard cloud accounts using CSPM toolsUnderstand security posture aspects such as the dashboard, asset inventory, and risksExplore the Kusto Query Language (KQL) and write threat hunting queriesExplore security recommendations and operational best practicesGet to grips with vulnerability, patch, and compliance management, and governanceFamiliarize yourself with security alerts, monitoring, and workload protection best practicesManage IaC scan policies and learn how to handle exceptionsWho this book is forIf you're a cloud security administrator, security engineer, or DevSecOps engineer, you'll find this book useful every step of the way—from proof of concept to the secured, automated implementation of CSPM with proper auto-remediation configuration. This book will also help cybersecurity managers, security leads, and cloud security architects looking to explore the decision matrix and key requirements for choosing the right product. Cloud security enthusiasts who want to enhance their knowledge to bolster the security posture of multi-cloud infrastructure will also benefit from this book.

The effectiveness of internal audit activities is important for the sustainability of change in the public sector. In this sense, the tools and techniques used and the level of competencies of public sector auditors are decisive. This book deals with the effects of current technological developments in the public sector on auditing and risk management activities. Therefore, it is a resource for public internal auditors to create a digital audit strategy based on artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain-based applications. Institutionalisation of their structures is important for public sector internal auditors. For this, basic requirements, future expectations, and best practices are explained. The digital business model is presented to produce value-added audit findings and outputs that guide public internal auditors and all digital-era stakeholders. This book is a pioneering work based on continuous auditing/continuous monitoring approaches using various AI and blockchain-based tools and techniques.There is nothing more valuable to the success of a public internal auditor than a detailed understanding of the business. The important lesson in developing business knowledge, especially in the new audit universe emerging with digital transformation, is that all auditors must understand that they never finish learning about business processes, risks, and control points in the digital era.They must constantly push themselves to be motivated and learn about the business operations they audit to implement new audit approaches powered by AI. In addition to obtaining up-to-date business information from process owners and stakeholders, public auditors responsible for conducting an AI-based continuous audit programme should also look inside their departments for a different perspective on business information that impacts continuous audit programme phase details and has the potential to add value. It should be noted that the additional source of information begins with your individual audit experience, digital skills, and qualifications.

Dieses Buch gibt umfassende und pragmatische Handlungsempfehlungen für die sich gerade in den letzten Jahren immer rasanter verändernde Automobil- und Zulieferindustrie. China hat sich zum Leitmarkt für E-Mobilität und für die Nutzung von autonom fahrenden Robtaxis, KI und Daten entwickelt. Die etablierten Hersteller müssen sich auf Basis klarer Zielsetzungen noch viel schneller verändern, um nicht den Anschluss zu verlieren und um die Pariser Klimaziele noch erreichen zu können. Die Industrie wandelt sich umfassend von einem fahrzeugfokussierten hin zu einem mobilitätsorientierten Geschäftsmodell. Mehr und mehr Prozesse, sogar ganze Geschäftsfelder werden KI-basiert automatisch ablaufen und mit neuen Technologien verändern sich Vertriebs- und Aftersales-Strukturen. Es entstehen immer mehr Daten, die auch neue, profitable Produkte ermöglichen. Die Umstellung auf E-Fahrzeuge mit entsprechendem Lade-Umfeld, die Nutzung von Mobilitätsservices anstelle Autobesitz, klimaneutralen Produktion und auch die Kreislaufwirtschaft sind beschleunigt anzugehen. Zu den weiterhin zwingend erforderlichen digitalen Transformationen und unter Beachtung der neuesten Entwicklungen gibt das Buch in der nun dritten vollständig überarbeiteten Auflage umfassende und pragmatische Antworten auf aktuelle Fragen: Wie sind neue Technologien strukturiert einzusetzen und wo wird KI zu erheblichen Änderungen führen? Wie ist die Transformation mit welchen Schwerpunktthemen anzugehen? Der Ausblick über das Jahr 2040 hinaus am Ende des Buches wurde erweitert und es werden die zu erwartenden Veränderungen der Arbeitswelt, gerade unter KI-Aspekten, betrachtet.

This book examines the cybersecurity phenomenon, looking at the folklore, the hype, and the behaviour of its practitioners. A central theme is that the management of cybersecurity needs to be owned by the people running the organisation, rather than by the cybersecurity team, who frequently don't have management as a core skill. In order to effect that change, managers need to have the background and detail to challenge what they are being told, enabling them to engage in a way that will result in more appropriate outcomes for the business. This book provides that background and detail. It debunks a number of cyber-myths, and calls out basic errors in the accepted thinking on cyber. The content is strongly rooted in available research and presented in an accessible manner, with a number of business-related case studies. Each chapter in the book takes a theme such as end-user behaviours and compares the available evidence with what the industry would like to have its customers believe. The conclusion is that there is definitely a problem, and we certainly need cyber defences. Just not the ones the industry is currently selling.

Enhance your cybersecurity and agility with this thorough playbook, featuring actionable guidance, insights, and success criteria from industry expertsKey FeaturesGet simple, clear, and practical advice for everyone from CEOs to security operationsOrganize your Zero Trust journey into role-by-role execution stagesIntegrate real-world implementation experience with global Zero Trust standardsPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in the PDF formatBook DescriptionZero Trust is cybersecurity for the digital era and cloud computing, protecting business assets anywhere on any network. By going beyond traditional network perimeter approaches to security, Zero Trust helps you keep up with ever-evolving threats. The playbook series provides simple, clear, and actionable guidance that fully answers your questions on Zero Trust using current threats, real-world implementation experiences, and open global standards. The Zero Trust playbook series guides you with specific role-by-role actionable information for planning, executing, and operating Zero Trust from the boardroom to technical reality. This first book in the series helps you understand what Zero Trust is, why it's important for you, and what success looks like. You'll learn about the driving forces behind Zero Trust – security threats, digital and cloud transformations, business disruptions, business resilience, agility, and adaptability. The six-stage playbook process and real-world examples will guide you through cultural, technical, and other critical elements for success. By the end of this book, you'll have understood how to start and run your Zero Trust journey with clarity and confidence using this one-of-a-kind series that answers the why, what, and how of Zero Trust!What you will learnFind out what Zero Trust is and what it means to youUncover how Zero Trust helps with ransomware, breaches, and other attacksUnderstand which business assets to secure firstUse a standards-based approach for Zero TrustSee how Zero Trust links business, security, risk, and technologyUse the six-stage process to guide your Zero Trust journeyTransform roles and secure operations with Zero TrustDiscover how the playbook guides each role to successWho this book is forWhether you're a business leader, security practitioner, or technology executive, this comprehensive guide to Zero Trust has something for you. This book provides practical guidance for implementing and managing a Zero Trust strategy and its impact on every role (including yours!). This is the go-to guide for everyone including board members, CEOs, CIOs, CISOs, architects, engineers, IT admins, security analysts, program managers, product owners, developers, and managers. Don't miss out on this essential resource for securing your organization against cyber threats.

Cyberattacks are nothing particularly new to the world and Ukraine had suffered many such attacks by Russia over recent years. Russia had knowingly been exploiting Ukraine's digital vulnerabilities as a proving ground for nearly a decade. Malware such as Sandworm and BlackEnergy had caused untold damage to the Ukrainian population and government previously, which allowed Russia to perfect cyberattacks for further, more global events. Russia had been planting cyber sleeper digital cells for years, especially in the US and the UK.Then, coincidently, the week after the Chinese Winter Olympic games had finished, Russia launched an all-out cyber offensive against 70 Ukrainian government websites. Owing to these being poorly—and insecurely—maintained, they toppled one by one, causing havoc and disruption to the Ukrainian government and to Ukraine's critical infrastructure. As Q said in James Bond: ‘I can do more damage by breakfast sipping my Earl Grey tea with my keyboard than you ever can in the field.'Sadly, Q was right, as we witness daily. The keyboard and mouse have indeed become mightier than the sword.The barrage of cyberattacks against Ukraine constitutes the first cyberwar by one nation against another. This attack crossed a very thin red line. That line had the hallmarks of a nation state, but had until now been confined to cyber criminal activities, immaterial of whom the perpetrators were. This, however, was now war. The cyberwar was simply a precursor, the softening of a country that would precede a kinetic war in which tens of thousands of people would lose their lives. This war was the first war for nearly 80 years that rang out deathly klaxons across Europe and the world.Digital Blood on Their Hands addresses the issues that the digital world has created, covering the culpability, causal links and even liabilities that go towards these war crime atrocities, often too frightening to believe and also too compelling to dismiss. It tells a side to the world's first ever cyberwar that you would never otherwise see or possibly hear about.

The concept of a PKI (public key infrastructure) has been around for decades, but it is one strand of IT which has taken an extraordinarily long time to come to fruition within the mainstream. This is mostly because implementing a PKI is time consuming and difficult. Maintaining a PKI is equally time consuming and even more difficult within the real world of mergers and acquisitions against a backdrop of ever-changing technology. Many organisations simply give up and hand everything over to a third party who promises to manage everything on their behalf. This is generally not a good idea and simply delays the inevitability of failures and misunderstood complexity. This book explores all the aspects of implementing and maintaining a PKI that the other books on the subject seem to miss. It reflects decades of hard-won experience, not only in PKI, not only in IT, not only in electronics, but in business, government agencies and academia alike. The book also explores the existence of a PKI alongside other technologies, such as biometrics, and against an ever-changing world of development methodologies. This last point is particularly relevant at this time as we are in the middle of a quiet, but all encompassing revolution in this respect. Consequently, this is the one book on PKI that you have to have on your shelf, whether you be a company director, IT manager, government minister or teacher of IT. It is the book which fills in all the gaps left in the literature and treads paths which others fear to tread. You will enjoy it enormously if you are from an IT background.

John Taylor has been hired to transform the underperforming internal audit unit at InSports. The auditors are not reviewing what the audit committee and executive leadership consider essential for the organization's success, their methodology is subpar, and their relationships with their clients are strained. The audit committee has been patient, but not anymore. Their mandate is clear: make clear improvements in one year or the function will be outsourced.This is the story of a visionary leader who needs a strategy to transform processes and deliver better results for stakeholders at all levels within the organization. The audit committee, all levels of management, and employees expect more from internal audit. Now, John must lead the group through 12 challenging months as they focus on what matters most when performing audit and advisory services. They must communicate results faster and better, leverage existing quality control and data analytics techniques, and, with every encounter, help the organization address strategic, operational, compliance, and financial risks.With similarities to'The Goal'and'The Phoenix Project'and leveraging Kotter's 8-Step Process for Leading Change, follow John and the internal audit team from Boston to New York, San Francisco, London, and Buenos Aires, as they address almost insurmountable challenges in their transformation journey.

This book constitutes the proceedings of the 17th IFIP WG 11.12 International Symposium on Human Aspects of Information Security and Assurance, HAISA 2023, held in Kent, United Kingdom, in July 2023. The 37 full papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 54 submissions. They are organized in the following topical sections: education and training; management, policy and skills; evolving threats and attacks; social-technical factors; and research methods.

This proceedings, HCI-CPT 2023, constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Cybersecurity, Privacy and Trust, held as Part of the 24th International Conference, HCI International 2023, which took place in July 2023 in Copenhagen, Denmark. The total of 1578 papers and 396 posters included in the HCII 2023 proceedings volumes was carefully reviewed and selected from 7472 submissions. The HCI-CPT 2023 proceedings focuses on to user privacy and data protection, trustworthiness and user experience in cybersecurity, multifaceted authentication methods and tools, HCI in cyber defense and protection, studies on usable security in Intelligent Environments. The conference focused on HCI principles, methods and tools in order to address the numerous and complex threats which put at risk computer-mediated human-activities in today's society, which is progressively becoming more intertwined with and dependent on interactive technologies.

The 21st century has been host to a number of information systems technologies in the areas of science, automotive, aviation and supply chain, among others. But perhaps one of its most disruptive is blockchain technology whose origin dates to only 2008, when an individual (or perhaps a group of individuals) using the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto published a white paper entitled Bitcoin: A peer-to-peer electronic cash system in an attempt to address the threat of “double- spending” in digital currency.Today, many top-notch global organizations are already using or planning to use blockchain technology as a secure, robust and cutting-edge technology to better serve customers. The list includes such well-known corporate entities as JP Morgan, Royal Bank of Canada, Bank of America, IBM and Walmart.The tamper-proof attributes of blockchain, leading to immutable sets of transaction records, represent a higher quality of evidence for internal and external auditors. Blockchain technology will impact the performance of the audit engagement due to its attributes, as the technology can seamlessly complement traditional auditing techniques. Furthermore, various fraud schemes related to financial reporting, such as the recording of fictitious revenues, could be avoided or at least greatly mitigated. Frauds related to missing, duplicated and identical invoices can also be greatly curtailed.As a result, the advent of blockchain will enable auditors to reduce substantive testing as inherent and control audit risks will be reduced thereby greatly improving an audit's detection risk. As such, the continuing use and popularity of blockchain will mean that auditors and information systems security professionals will need to deepen their knowledge of this disruptive technology.If you are looking for a comprehensive study and reference source on blockchain technology, look no further than The Auditor's Guide to Blockchain Technology: Architecture, Use Cases, Security and Assurance. This title is a must read for all security and assurance professionals and students looking to become more proficient at auditing this new and disruptive technology.

Align your SOC with the ATT&CK framework and follow practical examples for successful implementation Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookKey FeaturesUnderstand Cloud, Windows, and Network ATT&CK Framework using different techniquesAssess the attack potential and implement frameworks aligned with Mitre ATT&CKAddress security gaps to detect and respond to all security threatsBook DescriptionThe Mitre ATT&CK framework is an extraordinary resource for all SOC environments, however, determining the appropriate implementation techniques for different use cases can be a daunting task. This book will help you gain an understanding of the current state of your SOC, identify areas for improvement, and then fill the security gaps with appropriate parts of the ATT&CK framework. You'll learn new techniques to tackle modern security threats and gain tools and knowledge to advance in your career. In this book, you'll first learn to identify the strengths and weaknesses of your SOC environment, and how ATT&CK can help you improve it. Next, you'll explore how to implement the framework and use it to fill any security gaps you've identified, expediting the process without the need for any external or extra resources. Finally, you'll get a glimpse into the world of active SOC managers and practitioners using the ATT&CK framework, unlocking their expertise, cautionary tales, best practices, and ways to continuously improve. By the end of this book, you'll be ready to assess your SOC environment, implement the ATT&CK framework, and advance in your security career.What you will learnGet a deeper understanding of the Mitre ATT&CK FrameworkAvoid common implementation mistakes and provide maximum valueCreate efficient detections to align with the frameworkImplement continuous improvements on detections and review ATT&CK mappingDiscover how to optimize SOC environments with automationReview different threat models and their use casesWho this book is forThis book is for SOC managers, security analysts, CISOs, security engineers, or security consultants looking to improve their organization's security posture. Basic knowledge of Mitre ATT&CK, as well as a deep understanding of triage and detections is a must.