Edwards, Jason (Cybersecurity expert),

The cybersecurity guide to governance, risk, and compliance / Dr. Jason Edwards, Griffin Weaver. - 1 online resource (xxviii, 638 pages) -

Includes index.

Table of Contents
Purpose of the Book xvii

Target Audience xix

Structure of the Book xxi

Foreword by Wil Bennett xxiii

Foreword by Gary McAlum xxv

Chapter 1 Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance 1

Chapter 2 The Landscape of Cybersecurity 19

Chapter 3 Cybersecurity Leadership: Insights and Best Practices 33

Chapter 4 Cybersecurity Program and Project Management 53

Chapter 5 Cybersecurity for Business Executives 69

Chapter 6 Cybersecurity and the Board of Directors 87

Chapter 7 Risk Management 109

Chapter 8 The NIST Risk Management Framework 131

Chapter 9 Cybersecurity Metrics 151

Chapter 10 Risk Assessments 171

Chapter 11 NIST Cybersecurity Framework 191

Chapter 12 Cybersecurity Frameworks 209

Chapter 13 NIST SP 800-53: Security and Privacy Controls Framework 231

Chapter 14 The FFIEC: An Introduction 245

Chapter 15 U.S. Federal Cybersecurity Regulations 267

Chapter 16 State-level Cybersecurity Regulations 287

Chapter 17 International Cybersecurity Laws and Regulations 299

Chapter 18 Privacy Laws and Their Intersection with Cybersecurity 315

Chapter 19 Auditing Cybersecurity: Guides for Auditors and the Audited 333

Chapter 20 The Challenging Role of the Regulator 355

Chapter 21 Understanding US Regulatory Bodies 377

Chapter 22 Managing Regulatory Visits and Requests for Information 395

Chapter 23 Understanding Regulatory Penalties 409

Chapter 24 Addressing and Remediating Regulatory Findings 429

Chapter 25 Cybersecurity Architecture 445

Chapter 26 Risk Mitigation 463

Chapter 27 Cloud Security 481

Chapter 28 Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity 497

Chapter 29 Quantum Computing: A New Frontier 511

Chapter 30 Incident Response and Recovery 521

Chapter 31 Navigating the Cyber Insurance Maze 541

Glossary 549

Cybersecurity Resources 555

Ready to Use KPI Examples 567

Ready to Use KRI Examples 599

The End 631

Index 633

"Cyber Security Governance & Risk Management is the monitoring of compliance with agreed cyber security policies and the assessment and management of relevant risks. Cybersecurity is a critical concern for modern businesses, and understanding how to navigate it is vital"--


About the Author
Dr. Jason Edwards, DM, CISSP, CRISC, is an esteemed cybersecurity expert and accomplished industry leader with over 25 years in cybersecurity, risk, and compliance, backed by a specialized doctorate in Cybersecurity Regulatory Risk and Compliance. A prolific educator and influencer, Dr. Edwards contributes as an Adjunct Cyber Professor at multiple universities and is recognized as a leading cybersecurity voice on LinkedIn. His portfolio includes many publications, including the notable Cyber Spear educational newsletter. In addition to his remarkable professional achievements, Dr. Edwards proudly served as a distinguished combat veteran and premier military cyber officer.

Griffin Weaver, JD, serves as the Managing Legal Director at a renowned technology company and is also a respected Adjunct Professor specializing in Cybersecurity Law. With a rich background encompassing various technical and managerial roles in IT, Griffin seamlessly transitioned into a flourishing legal career after earning his law degree from the University of Utah. As an acknowledged thought leader, Griffin has enhanced the domain with his scholarly contributions through numerous articles. He is a sought-after speaker renowned for his insightful presentations at cybersecurity conferences.

9781394250202 1394250207 9781394250219 1394250215 9781394250226 1394250223

10.1002/9781394250226 doi

9781394250196 O'Reilly Media 10494574 IEEE


Business enterprises--Computer networks--Security measures.
Computer security.
Computer crimes--Prevention.


Electronic books.

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