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| fedramp third party assessment organization: Security Controls Evaluation, Testing, and Assessment Handbook Leighton Johnson, 2019-11-21 Security Controls Evaluation, Testing, and Assessment Handbook, Second Edition, provides a current and well-developed approach to evaluate and test IT security controls to prove they are functioning correctly. This handbook discusses the world of threats and potential breach actions surrounding all industries and systems. Sections cover how to take FISMA, NIST Guidance, and DOD actions, while also providing a detailed, hands-on guide to performing assessment events for information security professionals in US federal agencies. This handbook uses the DOD Knowledge Service and the NIST Families assessment guides as the basis for needs assessment, requirements and evaluation efforts. - Provides direction on how to use SP800-53A, SP800-115, DOD Knowledge Service, and the NIST Families assessment guides to implement thorough evaluation efforts - Shows readers how to implement proper evaluation, testing, assessment procedures and methodologies, with step-by-step walkthroughs of all key concepts - Presents assessment techniques for each type of control, provides evidence of assessment, and includes proper reporting techniques |
| fedramp third party assessment organization: Software Transparency Chris Hughes, Tony Turner, 2023-05-03 Discover the new cybersecurity landscape of the interconnected software supply chain In Software Transparency: Supply Chain Security in an Era of a Software-Driven Society, a team of veteran information security professionals delivers an expert treatment of software supply chain security. In the book, you’ll explore real-world examples and guidance on how to defend your own organization against internal and external attacks. It includes coverage of topics including the history of the software transparency movement, software bills of materials, and high assurance attestations. The authors examine the background of attack vectors that are becoming increasingly vulnerable, like mobile and social networks, retail and banking systems, and infrastructure and defense systems. You’ll also discover: Use cases and practical guidance for both software consumers and suppliers Discussions of firmware and embedded software, as well as cloud and connected APIs Strategies for understanding federal and defense software supply chain initiatives related to security An essential resource for cybersecurity and application security professionals, Software Transparency will also be of extraordinary benefit to industrial control system, cloud, and mobile security professionals. |
| fedramp third party assessment organization: FISMA Compliance Handbook Laura P. Taylor, 2013-08-20 This comprehensive book instructs IT managers to adhere to federally mandated compliance requirements. FISMA Compliance Handbook Second Edition explains what the requirements are for FISMA compliance and why FISMA compliance is mandated by federal law. The evolution of Certification and Accreditation is discussed. This book walks the reader through the entire FISMA compliance process and includes guidance on how to manage a FISMA compliance project from start to finish. The book has chapters for all FISMA compliance deliverables and includes information on how to conduct a FISMA compliant security assessment. Various topics discussed in this book include the NIST Risk Management Framework, how to characterize the sensitivity level of your system, contingency plan, system security plan development, security awareness training, privacy impact assessments, security assessments and more. Readers will learn how to obtain an Authority to Operate for an information system and what actions to take in regards to vulnerabilities and audit findings. FISMA Compliance Handbook Second Edition, also includes all-new coverage of federal cloud computing compliance from author Laura Taylor, the federal government's technical lead for FedRAMP, the government program used to assess and authorize cloud products and services. - Includes new information on cloud computing compliance from Laura Taylor, the federal government's technical lead for FedRAMP - Includes coverage for both corporate and government IT managers - Learn how to prepare for, perform, and document FISMA compliance projects - This book is used by various colleges and universities in information security and MBA curriculums |
| fedramp third party assessment organization: Cloud Technology: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications Management Association, Information Resources, 2014-10-31 As the Web grows and expands into ever more remote parts of the world, the availability of resources over the Internet increases exponentially. Making use of this widely prevalent tool, organizations and individuals can share and store knowledge like never before. Cloud Technology: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications investigates the latest research in the ubiquitous Web, exploring the use of applications and software that make use of the Internets anytime, anywhere availability. By bringing together research and ideas from across the globe, this publication will be of use to computer engineers, software developers, and end users in business, education, medicine, and more. |
| fedramp third party assessment organization: CSA Guide to Cloud Computing Raj Samani, Brian Honan, Jim Reavis, 2014-09-22 CSA Guide to Cloud Computing brings you the most current and comprehensive understanding of cloud security issues and deployment techniques from industry thought leaders at the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA). For many years the CSA has been at the forefront of research and analysis into the most pressing security and privacy related issues associated with cloud computing. CSA Guide to Cloud Computing provides you with a one-stop source for industry-leading content, as well as a roadmap into the future considerations that the cloud presents. The authors of CSA Guide to Cloud Computing provide a wealth of industry expertise you won't find anywhere else. Author Raj Samani is the Chief Technical Officer for McAfee EMEA; author Jim Reavis is the Executive Director of CSA; and author Brian Honan is recognized as an industry leader in the ISO27001 standard. They will walk you through everything you need to understand to implement a secure cloud computing structure for your enterprise or organization. - Your one-stop source for comprehensive understanding of cloud security from the foremost thought leaders in the industry - Insight into the most current research on cloud privacy and security, compiling information from CSA's global membership - Analysis of future security and privacy issues that will impact any enterprise that uses cloud computing |
| fedramp third party assessment organization: Information Technology Consulting Services Ron Legarski, 2024-08-31 Information Technology Consulting Services: Strategies for the Modern Enterprise is an essential guide for business leaders, IT professionals, and consultants seeking to navigate the complexities of the digital age. Authored by Ron Legarski, a seasoned expert in telecommunications and IT services, this book offers a comprehensive exploration of the strategies, tools, and best practices that are critical for success in today’s technology-driven world. As organizations increasingly rely on advanced technologies to maintain a competitive edge, the demand for effective IT consulting has never been greater. This book delves into the core areas of IT consulting, including cloud computing, cybersecurity, data analytics, project management, and digital transformation. Each chapter provides practical insights, real-world case studies, and actionable strategies that readers can apply directly to their own consulting engagements or IT operations. Ron Legarski draws on his extensive experience to illuminate the challenges and opportunities that arise in the field of IT consulting. From understanding client needs and managing complex projects to implementing cutting-edge technologies and ensuring regulatory compliance, this book covers it all. Readers will gain a deep understanding of how to deliver high-impact IT solutions that align with business goals, drive innovation, and enhance operational efficiency. Whether you are an IT consultant, a business executive, or an IT manager, Information Technology Consulting Services: Strategies for the Modern Enterprise equips you with the knowledge and tools to succeed in an increasingly complex and competitive landscape. This book is a must-read for anyone involved in or considering IT consulting, offering a roadmap to achieving excellence in the ever-evolving world of information technology. |
| fedramp third party assessment organization: Big Data Management Peter Ghavami, 2020-11-09 Data analytics is core to business and decision making. The rapid increase in data volume, velocity and variety offers both opportunities and challenges. While open source solutions to store big data, like Hadoop, offer platforms for exploring value and insight from big data, they were not originally developed with data security and governance in mind. Big Data Management discusses numerous policies, strategies and recipes for managing big data. It addresses data security, privacy, controls and life cycle management offering modern principles and open source architectures for successful governance of big data. The author has collected best practices from the world’s leading organizations that have successfully implemented big data platforms. The topics discussed cover the entire data management life cycle, data quality, data stewardship, regulatory considerations, data council, architectural and operational models are presented for successful management of big data. The book is a must-read for data scientists, data engineers and corporate leaders who are implementing big data platforms in their organizations. |
| fedramp third party assessment organization: The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) – A pocket guide William Gamble, 2020-11-10 A clear, concise primer on the CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification), this pocket guide: Summarizes the CMMC and proposes useful tips for implementation Discusses why the scheme has been created Covers who it applies to Highlights the requirements for achieving and maintaining compliance |
| fedramp third party assessment organization: Information Security Management Handbook, Volume 7 Richard O'Hanley, James S. Tiller, 2013-08-29 Updated annually, the Information Security Management Handbook, Sixth Edition, Volume 7 is the most comprehensive and up-to-date reference available on information security and assurance. Bringing together the knowledge, skills, techniques, and tools required of IT security professionals, it facilitates the up-to-date understanding required to stay |
| fedramp third party assessment organization: Federal Cloud Computing Matthew Metheny, 2017-01-05 Federal Cloud Computing: The Definitive Guide for Cloud Service Providers, Second Edition offers an in-depth look at topics surrounding federal cloud computing within the federal government, including the Federal Cloud Computing Strategy, Cloud Computing Standards, Security and Privacy, and Security Automation. You will learn the basics of the NIST risk management framework (RMF) with a specific focus on cloud computing environments, all aspects of the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) process, and steps for cost-effectively implementing the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process, as well as strategies for implementing Continuous Monitoring, enabling the Cloud Service Provider to address the FedRAMP requirement on an ongoing basis. This updated edition will cover the latest changes to FedRAMP program, including clarifying guidance on the paths for Cloud Service Providers to achieve FedRAMP compliance, an expanded discussion of the new FedRAMP Security Control, which is based on the NIST SP 800-53 Revision 4, and maintaining FedRAMP compliance through Continuous Monitoring. Further, a new chapter has been added on the FedRAMP requirements for Vulnerability Scanning and Penetration Testing. - Provides a common understanding of the federal requirements as they apply to cloud computing - Offers a targeted and cost-effective approach for applying the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Risk Management Framework (RMF) - Features both technical and non-technical perspectives of the Federal Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process that speaks across the organization |
| fedramp third party assessment organization: Assured Cloud Computing Roy H. Campbell, Charles A. Kamhoua, Kevin A. Kwiat, 2018-08-06 Explores key challenges and solutions to assured cloud computing today and provides a provocative look at the face of cloud computing tomorrow This book offers readers a comprehensive suite of solutions for resolving many of the key challenges to achieving high levels of assurance in cloud computing. The distillation of critical research findings generated by the Assured Cloud Computing Center of Excellence (ACC-UCoE) of the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, it provides unique insights into the current and future shape of robust, dependable, and secure cloud-based computing and data cyberinfrastructures. A survivable and distributed cloud-computing-based infrastructure can enable the configuration of any dynamic systems-of-systems that contain both trusted and partially trusted resources and services sourced from multiple organizations. To assure mission-critical computations and workflows that rely on such systems-of-systems it is necessary to ensure that a given configuration does not violate any security or reliability requirements. Furthermore, it is necessary to model the trustworthiness of a workflow or computation fulfillment to a high level of assurance. In presenting the substance of the work done by the ACC-UCoE, this book provides a vision for assured cloud computing illustrating how individual research contributions relate to each other and to the big picture of assured cloud computing. In addition, the book: Explores dominant themes in cloud-based systems, including design correctness, support for big data and analytics, monitoring and detection, network considerations, and performance Synthesizes heavily cited earlier work on topics such as DARE, trust mechanisms, and elastic graphs, as well as newer research findings on topics, including R-Storm, and RAMP transactions Addresses assured cloud computing concerns such as game theory, stream processing, storage, algorithms, workflow, scheduling, access control, formal analysis of safety, and streaming Bringing together the freshest thinking and applications in one of today’s most important topics, Assured Cloud Computing is a must-read for researchers and professionals in the fields of computer science and engineering, especially those working within industrial, military, and governmental contexts. It is also a valuable reference for advanced students of computer science. |
| fedramp third party assessment organization: SECURITY AND COMPLIANCE Niharika Srivastav, Sanjay Saxena , 2023-10-11 SECURITY AND COMPLIANCE: A MUST-HAVE VISUAL GUIDE FOR EVERYONE! This is a visual, practical, and actionable guide with 140+ eye-catching illustrations, comic strips, and real-life examples to make cybersecurity and compliance fun, engaging, and easy to understand. WHETHER YOU ARE A NON-TECHNICAL OR A TECHNICAL PROFESSIONAL, THIS IS DESIGNED TO BE AN ESSENTIAL READ FOR YOU. This book will help you get started in cybersecurity. You will learn how to incorporate security and compliance into your products from the beginning. You will also learn which compliance frameworks apply to your organization and projects, as well as how to put them in place. By reading this book, you will be able to have informed discussions about security and compliance with your stakeholders, as well as drive secure practices in your organization. Website for the book: www.securityforleaders.com Advance Reactions: “I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn more about Cybersecurity. Kudos to Niharika and Sanjay for taking the initiative to write this book and spread cybersecurity awareness, to help the world become a safer place. A “must-read” book for all ages, everyone should have this book in their library.” - David Meece, Cybersecurity Professional, Passionate Cyber Mentor, International Speaker “Educating our professionals on Cybersecurity is a must at this day and age. This book does an exceptional job of explaining complex topics in terms that are relatable and consumable for its target audience. It provides a solid foundation on theory while also sharing actual applications. I highly recommend this book!!” Mica Syjuco, Director, Technology Leadership, Avanade “Cybersecurity awareness is critical to securing organizations on a path of accelerated digital adoption. The book eliminates the complexity of the subject and blends the principles of management and security in an easy-to-understand manner. The book provides a good combination of the theory as well as practical tips from real-life projects. A must-read for the professionals to set them up for success.” Ashish Agarwal, Former CIO, Indigo Airlines “This is an excellent book regarding cybersecurity and compliance. An easy read and digest on the basic understanding of frameworks to manage risk, compliance, and projects. It is a great book to add to your library. If you don’t know where to start concerning cybersecurity and compliance, start by reading this book! Everyone needs to read this.” Janet Tsai, IT Auditor, Aerospace Industry “I found it to be a great introduction to cybersecurity and the cybersecurity mindset. Engaging and filled with tips, overviews and reinforcing exercises. I would highly recommend this to anyone interested in incorporating the fundamentals of cybersecurity into their methodology.” Charles Hale, President, Hale Consulting It is an easy-to-read Cybersecurity primer for project leaders that helps address the enablement problem ‘With so much at stake, how could we equip ourselves better?” Piyush Malik, Chief Digital Officer, Veridic Solutions |
| fedramp third party assessment organization: The Inside Guide to the Federal IT Market David Perera, Steve Charles, 2012-10 Unlock the Door to the Federal IT Marketplace Here's your key to selling IT goods and services to the government. David Perera and Steve Charles present the ins and outs of successfully competing for—and winning—a share of the tens of billions of dollars the federal government spends each year on IT. Getting a piece of that business is not easy—it takes accurate knowledge of systems and procedures, as well as sharp insight into the structure and details of government procurement. The Inside Guide to the Federal IT Market penetrates the haze of jargon and apparent complexity to reveal the inner workings of the IT contracting process. Whether you're just setting out or seek a bigger share, this comprehensive book provides valuable information you can put to immediate use. The Inside Guide to the Federal IT Market covers: • Technology standards • Basic contracting concepts • Advanced contracting concepts, such as getting on and staying on the GSA schedules • The effect of the federal budget process on the sales cycle • What you need to know about ethics to earn business fairly, without avoidable delays and hassle This book's focus on the IT market makes it a unique reference on federal procurement for private companies. Government procurement personnel will also find the depth and breadth of coverage useful in reviewing and evaluating IT offerings. |
| fedramp third party assessment organization: MuleSoft Platform Architect's Guide Jitendra Bafna, Jim Andrews, 2024-07-31 Unlock the power of Anypoint Platform by leveraging MuleSoft methodology, Accelerators, runtime engines, and management tools to deliver secure, high-value APIs and integration solutions across the enterprise Key Features Discover Anypoint Platform's capabilities for creating high-availability, high-performance APIs Learn about AnyPoint architecture and platform attributes for Mule app deployment Explore best practices, tips, and tricks that will help you tackle challenging exam topics and achieve MuleSoft certification Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionWe’re living in the era of digital transformation, where organizations rely on APIs to enable innovation within the business and IT teams are asked to continue doing more with less. Written by Jim Andrews, a Mulesoft Evangelist, and Jitendra Bafna, a Senior Solution Architect with expertise in setting up Mulesoft, this book will help you deliver a robust, secure, and flexible enterprise API platform, supporting any required business outcome. You’ll start by exploring Anypoint Platform’s architecture and its capabilities for modern integration before learning how to align business outcomes with functional requirements and how non-functional requirements shape the architecture. You'll also find out how to leverage Catalyst and Accelerators for efficient development. You'll get to grips with hassle-free API deployment and hosting in CloudHub 1.0/2.0, Runtime Fabric Manager, and hybrid environments and familiarize yourself with advanced operating and monitoring techniques with API Manager and Anypoint Monitoring. The final chapters will equip you with best practices for tackling complex topics and preparing for the MuleSoft Certified Platform Architect exam. By the end of this book, you’ll understand Anypoint Platform’s capabilities and be able to architect solutions that deliver the desired business outcomes.What you will learn Understand Anypoint Platform's integration architecture with core components Discover how to architect a solution using Catalyst principles Explore best practices to design an application network Align microservices, application networks, and event architectures with Anypoint Platform's capabilities Identify non-functional requirements that shape the architecture Perform hassle-free application deployment to CloudHub using the Mule Maven plugin, CLI, and Platform API Understand how to manage the API life cycle for MuleSoft and non-MuleSoft APIs Who this book is for This book is for technical and infrastructure architects with knowledge of integration and APIs who are looking to implement these solutions with MuleSoft’s Anypoint Platform. Architects enrolled in the platform architect course who want to understand the platform's capabilities will also find this book helpful. The book is also a great resource for MuleSoft senior developers transitioning to platform architect roles and planning to take the MuleSoft Platform Architect exam. A solid understanding of MuleSoft API development, ideally 3 to 5 years of experience with the platform, is necessary. |
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| fedramp third party assessment organization: Start-Up Secure Chris Castaldo, 2021-04-14 Add cybersecurity to your value proposition and protect your company from cyberattacks Cybersecurity is now a requirement for every company in the world regardless of size or industry. Start-Up Secure: Baking Cybersecurity into Your Company from Founding to Exit covers everything a founder, entrepreneur and venture capitalist should know when building a secure company in today’s world. It takes you step-by-step through the cybersecurity moves you need to make at every stage, from landing your first round of funding through to a successful exit. The book describes how to include security and privacy from the start and build a cyber resilient company. You'll learn the basic cybersecurity concepts every founder needs to know, and you'll see how baking in security drives the value proposition for your startup’s target market. This book will also show you how to scale cybersecurity within your organization, even if you aren’t an expert! Cybersecurity as a whole can be overwhelming for startup founders. Start-Up Secure breaks down the essentials so you can determine what is right for your start-up and your customers. You’ll learn techniques, tools, and strategies that will ensure data security for yourself, your customers, your funders, and your employees. Pick and choose the suggestions that make the most sense for your situation—based on the solid information in this book. Get primed on the basic cybersecurity concepts every founder needs to know Learn how to use cybersecurity know-how to add to your value proposition Ensure that your company stays secure through all its phases, and scale cybersecurity wisely as your business grows Make a clean and successful exit with the peace of mind that comes with knowing your company's data is fully secure Start-Up Secure is the go-to source on cybersecurity for start-up entrepreneurs, leaders, and individual contributors who need to select the right frameworks and standards at every phase of the entrepreneurial journey. |
| fedramp third party assessment organization: Software Supply Chain Security Cassie Crossley, 2024-02-02 Trillions of lines of code help us in our lives, companies, and organizations. But just a single software cybersecurity vulnerability can stop entire companies from doing business and cause billions of dollars in revenue loss and business recovery. Securing the creation and deployment of software, also known as software supply chain security, goes well beyond the software development process. This practical book gives you a comprehensive look at security risks and identifies the practical controls you need to incorporate into your end-to-end software supply chain. Author Cassie Crossley demonstrates how and why everyone involved in the supply chain needs to participate if your organization is to improve the security posture of its software, firmware, and hardware. With this book, you'll learn how to: Pinpoint the cybersecurity risks in each part of your organization's software supply chain Identify the roles that participate in the supply chain—including IT, development, operations, manufacturing, and procurement Design initiatives and controls for each part of the supply chain using existing frameworks and references Implement secure development lifecycle, source code security, software build management, and software transparency practices Evaluate third-party risk in your supply chain |
| fedramp third party assessment organization: CompTIA CASP+ CAS-004 Certification Guide Mark Birch, 2022-03-03 Master architecting and implementing advanced security strategies across complex enterprise networks with this hands-on guide Key Features Learn how to apply industry best practices and earn the CASP+ certification Explore over 400 CASP+ questions to test your understanding of key concepts and help you prepare for the exam Discover over 300 illustrations and diagrams that will assist you in understanding advanced CASP+ concepts Book DescriptionCompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) ensures that security practitioners stay on top of the ever-changing security landscape. The CompTIA CASP+ CAS-004 Certification Guide offers complete, up-to-date coverage of the CompTIA CAS-004 exam so you can take it with confidence, fully equipped to pass on the first attempt. Written in a clear, succinct way with self-assessment questions, exam tips, and mock exams with detailed explanations, this book covers security architecture, security operations, security engineering, cryptography, governance, risk, and compliance. You'll begin by developing the skills to architect, engineer, integrate, and implement secure solutions across complex environments to support a resilient enterprise. Moving on, you'll discover how to monitor and detect security incidents, implement incident response, and use automation to proactively support ongoing security operations. The book also shows you how to apply security practices in the cloud, on-premises, to endpoints, and to mobile infrastructure. Finally, you'll understand the impact of governance, risk, and compliance requirements throughout the enterprise. By the end of this CASP study guide, you'll have covered everything you need to pass the CompTIA CASP+ CAS-004 certification exam and have a handy reference guide.What you will learn Understand Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) and the FedRAMP programs Respond to Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) by deploying hunt teams Understand the Cyber Kill Chain framework as well as MITRE ATT&CK and Diamond Models Deploy advanced cryptographic solutions using the latest FIPS standards Understand compliance requirements for GDPR, PCI, DSS, and COPPA Secure Internet of Things (IoT), Industrial control systems (ICS), and SCADA Plan for incident response and digital forensics using advanced tools Who this book is for This CompTIA book is for CASP+ CAS-004 exam candidates who want to achieve CASP+ certification to advance their career. Security architects, senior security engineers, SOC managers, security analysts, IT cybersecurity specialists/INFOSEC specialists, and cyber risk analysts will benefit from this book. Experience in an IT technical role or CompTIA Security+ certification or equivalent is assumed. |
| fedramp third party assessment organization: Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations for 2017: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service budget oversight hearing; National Park Service budget oversight hearing; Bureau of Indian Affairs United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, 2016 |
| fedramp third party assessment organization: Encyclopedia of Cloud Computing San Murugesan, Irena Bojanova, 2016-05-09 The Encyclopedia of Cloud Computing provides IT professionals, educators, researchers and students with a compendium of cloud computing knowledge. Authored by a spectrum of subject matter experts in industry and academia, this unique publication, in a single volume, covers a wide range of cloud computing topics, including technological trends and developments, research opportunities, best practices, standards, and cloud adoption. Providing multiple perspectives, it also addresses questions that stakeholders might have in the context of development, operation, management, and use of clouds. Furthermore, it examines cloud computing's impact now and in the future. The encyclopedia presents 56 chapters logically organized into 10 sections. Each chapter covers a major topic/area with cross-references to other chapters and contains tables, illustrations, side-bars as appropriate. Furthermore, each chapter presents its summary at the beginning and backend material, references and additional resources for further information. |
| fedramp third party assessment organization: ISC2 CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional Official Study Guide Mike Chapple, James Michael Stewart, Darril Gibson, 2024-05-24 CISSP Study Guide - fully updated for the 2024 CISSP Body of Knowledge ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Official Study Guide, 10th Edition has been completely updated based on the latest 2024 CISSP Detailed Content Outline. This bestselling Sybex Study Guide covers 100% of the CISSP objectives. You'll prepare smarter and faster with Sybex thanks to expert content, knowledge from our real-world experience, access to the Sybex online interactive learning environment, and much more. Reinforce what you've learned with key topic Study Essentials and chapter review questions. The book’s co-authors bring decades of experience as cybersecurity practitioners and educators, integrating real-world expertise with the practical knowledge you'll need to successfully prove your CISSP mastery. Combined, they've taught cybersecurity concepts to millions of students through their books, video courses, and live training programs. Along with the book, you also get access to Sybex's superior online interactive learning environment that includes: Over 900 practice test questions with complete answer explanations. This includes all of the questions from the book plus four additional online-only practice exams, each with 125 unique questions. You can use the online-only practice exams as full exam simulations. Our questions will help you identify where you need to study more. More than 1000 Electronic Flashcards to reinforce your learning and give you last-minute test prep A searchable glossary in PDF to give you instant access to the key terms you need to know Audio Review. Author Mike Chapple reads the Study Essentials for each chapter providing you with more than 2 hours of up-to-date audio review for yet another way to reinforce your knowledge as you prepare. Coverage of all of the CISSP topics in the book means you'll be ready for: Security and Risk Management Asset Security Security Architecture and Engineering Communication and Network Security Identity and Access Management (IAM) Security Assessment and Testing Security Operations Software Development Security |
| fedramp third party assessment organization: Securing Cloud and Mobility Ian Lim, E. Coleen Coolidge, Paul Hourani, 2013-02-11 Although virtualization is a widely accepted technology, there are few books dedicated to virtualization and security. Filling this need, Securing Cloud and Mobility: A Practitioner's Guide explains how to secure the multifaceted layers of private and public cloud deployments as well as mobility infrastructures. With comprehensive coverage that includes network, server, and endpoint security, it provides a strategic view of the security implications of virtualization and cloud computing. The book begins by deconstructing the terminology of cloud computing. It explains how to establish a secure framework within the virtualized environment and breaks down the various deployment and service models for cloud computing. For private clouds, it discusses the issues of physical versus logical segmentation, securing orchestration, encryption services, threat intelligence, and identity management. For public clouds, it provides three frameworks for reviewing cloud services: cursory, in-depth, and outsourced. On the mobility side, the text discusses the three major mobile architectures: Apple IOS, Android, and Blackberry. Filled with real-world examples, it addresses the various mobile management approaches, secure mobile code development and standards, and the emerging threats to both cloud and mobility. Laying out decision-making frameworks to help you secure your virtual environment, the book includes coverage of physical and virtual segregation, orchestration security, threat intelligence, identity management, cloud security assessments, cloud encryption services, audit and compliance, certifications, and secure mobile architecture. It includes helpful implementation considerations, technical decision points, and process flows to supply you with practical guidance on how to navigate the undulating terrains of cloud and mobility. |
| fedramp third party assessment organization: Cloud Computing Security John R. Vacca, 2016-09-19 This handbook offers a comprehensive overview of cloud computing security technology and implementation, while exploring practical solutions to a wide range of cloud computing security issues. With more organizations using cloud computing and cloud providers for data operations, proper security in these and other potentially vulnerable areas have become a priority for organizations of all sizes across the globe. Research efforts from both academia and industry in all security aspects related to cloud computing are gathered within one reference guide. |
| fedramp third party assessment organization: Government Cloud Procurement Kevin McGillivray, 2021-12-16 An essential, in-depth analysis of the key legal issues that governments face when adopting cloud computing services. |
| fedramp third party assessment organization: AWS Certified Solutions Architect Official Study Guide Joe Baron, Hisham Baz, Tim Bixler, Biff Gaut, Kevin E. Kelly, Sean Senior, John Stamper, 2016-09-28 Validate your AWS skills. This is your opportunity to take the next step in your career by expanding and validating your skills on the AWS cloud. AWS has been the frontrunner in cloud computing products and services, and the AWS Certified Solutions Architect Official Study Guide for the Associate exam will get you fully prepared through expert content, and real-world knowledge, key exam essentials, chapter review questions, access to Sybex’s interactive online learning environment, and much more. This official study guide, written by AWS experts, covers exam concepts, and provides key review on exam topics, including: Mapping Multi-Tier Architectures to AWS Services, such as web/app servers, firewalls, caches and load balancers Understanding managed RDBMS through AWS RDS (MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server, Postgres, Aurora) Understanding Loose Coupling and Stateless Systems Comparing Different Consistency Models in AWS Services Understanding how AWS CloudFront can make your application more cost efficient, faster and secure Implementing Route tables, Access Control Lists, Firewalls, NAT, and DNS Applying AWS Security Features along with traditional Information and Application Security Using Compute, Networking, Storage, and Database AWS services Architecting Large Scale Distributed Systems Understanding of Elasticity and Scalability Concepts Understanding of Network Technologies Relating to AWS Deploying and Managing Services with tools such as CloudFormation, OpsWorks and Elastic Beanstalk. Learn from the AWS subject-matter experts, review with proven study tools, and apply real-world scenarios. If you are looking to take the AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate exam, this guide is what you need for comprehensive content and robust study tools that will help you gain the edge on exam day and throughout your career. |
| fedramp third party assessment organization: Security, Trust, and Regulatory Aspects of Cloud Computing in Business Environments Srinivasan, S., 2014-03-31 Emerging as an effective alternative to organization-based information systems, cloud computing has been adopted by many businesses around the world. Despite the increased popularity, there remain concerns about the security of data in the cloud since users have become accustomed to having control over their hardware and software. Security, Trust, and Regulatory Aspects of Cloud Computing in Business Environments compiles the research and views of cloud computing from various individuals around the world. Detailing cloud security, regulatory and industry compliance, and trust building in the cloud, this book is an essential reference source for practitioners, professionals, and researchers worldwide, as well as business managers interested in an assembled collection of solutions provided by a variety of cloud users. |
| fedramp third party assessment organization: Cyber Warfare and Terrorism: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications Management Association, Information Resources, 2020-03-06 Through the rise of big data and the internet of things, terrorist organizations have been freed from geographic and logistical confines and now have more power than ever before to strike the average citizen directly at home. This, coupled with the inherently asymmetrical nature of cyberwarfare, which grants great advantage to the attacker, has created an unprecedented national security risk that both governments and their citizens are woefully ill-prepared to face. Examining cyber warfare and terrorism through a critical and academic perspective can lead to a better understanding of its foundations and implications. Cyber Warfare and Terrorism: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications is an essential reference for the latest research on the utilization of online tools by terrorist organizations to communicate with and recruit potential extremists and examines effective countermeasures employed by law enforcement agencies to defend against such threats. Highlighting a range of topics such as cyber threats, digital intelligence, and counterterrorism, this multi-volume book is ideally designed for law enforcement, government officials, lawmakers, security analysts, IT specialists, software developers, intelligence and security practitioners, students, educators, and researchers. |
| fedramp third party assessment organization: Unveiling NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 Jason Brown, 2024-10-31 Launch and enhance your cybersecurity program by adopting and implementing the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 Key Features Leverage the NIST Cybersecurity Framework to align your program with best practices Gain an in-depth understanding of the framework's functions, tiering, and controls Conduct assessments using the framework to evaluate your current posture and develop a strategic roadmap Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionDiscover what makes the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) pivotal for both public and private institutions seeking robust cybersecurity solutions with this comprehensive guide to implementing the CSF, updated to cover the latest release, version 2.0. This book will get you acquainted with the framework’s history, fundamentals, and functions, including governance, protection, detection, response, and recovery. You’ll also explore risk management processes, policy development, and the implementation of standards and procedures. Through detailed case studies and success stories, you’ll find out about all of the practical applications of the framework in various organizations and be guided through key topics such as supply chain risk management, continuous monitoring, incident response, and recovery planning. You’ll see how the NIST framework enables you to identify and reduce cyber risk by locating it and developing project plans to either mitigate, accept, transfer, or reject the risk. By the end of this book, you’ll have developed the skills needed to strengthen your organization’s cybersecurity defenses by measuring its cybersecurity program, building a strategic roadmap, and aligning the business with best practices.What you will learn Understand the structure and core functions of NIST CSF 2.0 Evaluate implementation tiers and profiles for tailored cybersecurity strategies Apply enterprise risk management and cybersecurity supply chain risk management principles Master methods to assess and mitigate cybersecurity risks effectively within your organization Gain insights into developing comprehensive policies, standards, and procedures to support your cybersecurity initiatives Develop techniques for conducting thorough cybersecurity assessments Who this book is for This book is for beginners passionate about cybersecurity and eager to learn more about frameworks and governance. A basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts will be helpful to get the best out of the book. |
| fedramp third party assessment organization: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional Complete Study Guide: IPSpecialist, The AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional exam validates advanced technical skills and experience in designing distributed applications and systems on the AWS platform. Example concepts you should understand for this exam include: - Designing and deploying dynamically scalable, highly available, fault-tolerant, and reliable applications on AWS - Selecting appropriate AWS services to design and deploy an application based on given requirements - Migrating complex, multi-tier applications on AWS - Designing and deploying enterprise-wide scalable operations on AWS - Implementing cost-control strategies - Recommended AWS Knowledge This book contains Free Resources. Preview the book & see what's inside. |
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| fedramp third party assessment organization: Cloud Computing Design Patterns Thomas Erl, Robert Cope, Amin Naserpour, 2015-05-23 “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 |
| fedramp third party assessment organization: Heuristic Risk Management Michael Lines, 2024-05-04 In the relentless cyber war, understanding that every individual and organization is a target is crucial. In this book, I offer a groundbreaking perspective on cybersecurity risk management, addressing a core issue: despite increased legislation and frameworks, massive breaches continue. Why? The problem often lies in ineffective or non-existent risk assessment and management, resulting in an ineffective cybersecurity program. Enter Heuristic Risk Management (HRM), a method I developed that is simple, intuitive, and highly effective. HRM cuts through the complexity of quantitative approaches and overbearing government regulations, providing a clear, easily implementable strategy that genuinely reduces risk. This book is a must-read for security leaders in organizations of all sizes, from SMBs with minimal security programs to large, heavily regulated companies. It's especially valuable for small businesses, often the most vulnerable and least prepared for cyber threats. Structured into three parts - Strategic, Tactical, and Operational Risk Management - the book builds a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity threats and how to combat them. You'll learn how to identify your enemies, prepare defenses, and adjust your strategies in an ever-evolving threat landscape. I've kept the book concise and to the point, focusing on practical, actionable advice rather than overloading it with unnecessary details. For those who want more, numerous footnotes link to additional resources and information. Don't let compliance traps and the complexity of traditional frameworks hold you back. Embrace HRM and turn your cybersecurity efforts into a robust defense mechanism that outsmarts and outpaces your adversaries. Your enemies aren't waiting – why should you? |
| fedramp third party assessment organization: CCSP For Dummies with Online Practice Arthur J. Deane, 2020-09-29 Secure your CSSP certification CCSP is the world’s leading Cloud Security certification. It covers the advanced technical skills and knowledge to design, manage, and secure data, applications, and infrastructure in the cloud using best practices, policies, and procedures. If you’re a cloud security professional seeking your CSSP certification, this book is a perfect way to prepare for the exam. Covering in detail all six domains, the expert advice in this book gives you key information you'll need to pass the exam. In addition to the information covered on the exam, you'll get tips on setting up a study plan, tips for exam day, and access to an online test bank of questions. Key information for all six exam domains Test -taking and exam day tips and tricks Free online practice questions and flashcards Coverage of the core concepts From getting familiar with the core concepts to establishing a study plan, this book is all you need to hang your hat on that certification! |
| fedramp third party assessment organization: CCSP For Dummies Arthur J. Deane, 2024-01-04 Get CCSP certified and elevate your career into the world of cloud security CCSP For Dummies is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to gain their Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) certification and advance their cloud security career. This book offers a thorough review of subject knowledge in all six domains, with real-world examples and scenarios, so you can be sure that you’re heading into test day with the most current understanding of cloud security. You’ll also get tips on setting up a study plan and getting ready for exam day, along with digital flashcards and access to two updated online practice tests. . Review all content covered on the CCSP exam with clear explanations Prepare for test day with expert test-taking strategies, practice tests, and digital flashcards Get the certification you need to launch a lucrative career in cloud security Set up a study plan so you can comfortably work your way through all subject matter before test day This Dummies study guide is excellent for anyone taking the CCSP exam for the first time, as well as those who need to brush up on their skills to renew their credentials. |
| fedramp third party assessment organization: Cybersecurity and Third-Party Risk Gregory C. Rasner, 2021-06-11 Move beyond the checklist and fully protect yourself from third-party cybersecurity risk Over the last decade, there have been hundreds of big-name organizations in every sector that have experienced a public breach due to a vendor. While the media tends to focus on high-profile breaches like those that hit Target in 2013 and Equifax in 2017, 2020 has ushered in a huge wave of cybersecurity attacks, a near 800% increase in cyberattack activity as millions of workers shifted to working remotely in the wake of a global pandemic. The 2020 SolarWinds supply-chain attack illustrates that lasting impact of this dramatic increase in cyberattacks. Using a technique known as Advanced Persistent Threat (APT), a sophisticated hacker leveraged APT to steal information from multiple organizations from Microsoft to the Department of Homeland Security not by attacking targets directly, but by attacking a trusted partner or vendor. In addition to exposing third-party risk vulnerabilities for other hackers to exploit, the damage from this one attack alone will continue for years, and there are no signs that cyber breaches are slowing. Cybersecurity and Third-Party Risk delivers proven, active, and predictive risk reduction strategies and tactics designed to keep you and your organization safe. Cybersecurity and IT expert and author Gregory Rasner shows you how to transform third-party risk from an exercise in checklist completion to a proactive and effective process of risk mitigation. Understand the basics of third-party risk management Conduct due diligence on third parties connected to your network Keep your data and sensitive information current and reliable Incorporate third-party data requirements for offshoring, fourth-party hosting, and data security arrangements into your vendor contracts Learn valuable lessons from devasting breaches suffered by other companies like Home Depot, GM, and Equifax The time to talk cybersecurity with your data partners is now. Cybersecurity and Third-Party Risk is a must-read resource for business leaders and security professionals looking for a practical roadmap to avoiding the massive reputational and financial losses that come with third-party security breaches. |
| fedramp third party assessment organization: FISMA and the Risk Management Framework Daniel R. Philpott, Stephen D. Gantz, 2012-12-31 FISMA and the Risk Management Framework: The New Practice of Federal Cyber Security deals with the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), a law that provides the framework for securing information systems and managing risk associated with information resources in federal government agencies. Comprised of 17 chapters, the book explains the FISMA legislation and its provisions, strengths and limitations, as well as the expectations and obligations of federal agencies subject to FISMA. It also discusses the processes and activities necessary to implement effective information security management following the passage of FISMA, and it describes the National Institute of Standards and Technology's Risk Management Framework. The book looks at how information assurance, risk management, and information systems security is practiced in federal government agencies; the three primary documents that make up the security authorization package: system security plan, security assessment report, and plan of action and milestones; and federal information security-management requirements and initiatives not explicitly covered by FISMA. This book will be helpful to security officers, risk managers, system owners, IT managers, contractors, consultants, service providers, and others involved in securing, managing, or overseeing federal information systems, as well as the mission functions and business processes supported by those systems. - Learn how to build a robust, near real-time risk management system and comply with FISMA - Discover the changes to FISMA compliance and beyond - Gain your systems the authorization they need |
| fedramp third party assessment organization: Repeatability, Reliability, and Scalability through GitOps Bryan Feuling, 2021-05-14 Learn how to best use GitOps to automate manual tasks in the continuous delivery and deployment process Key FeaturesExplore the different GitOps schools of thought and understand which GitOps practices will work for you and your teamGet up and running with the fundamentals of GitOps implementationUnderstand how to effectively automate the deployment and delivery processBook Description The world of software delivery and deployment has come a long way in the last few decades. From waterfall methods to Agile practices, every company that develops its own software has to overcome various challenges in delivery and deployment to meet customer and market demands. This book will guide you through common industry practices for software delivery and deployment. Throughout the book, you'll follow the journey of a DevOps team that matures their software release process from quarterly deployments to continuous delivery using GitOps. With the help of hands-on tutorials, projects, and self-assessment questions, you'll build your knowledge of GitOps basics, different types of GitOps practices, and how to decide which GitOps practice is the best for your company. As you progress, you'll cover everything from building declarative language files to the pitfalls in performing continuous deployment with GitOps. By the end of this book, you'll be well-versed with the fundamentals of delivery and deployment, the different schools of GitOps, and how to best leverage GitOps in your teams. What you will learnExplore a variety of common industry tools for GitOpsUnderstand continuous deployment, continuous delivery, and why they are importantGain a practical understanding of using GitOps as an engineering organizationBecome well-versed with using GitOps and Kubernetes togetherLeverage Git events for automated deploymentsImplement GitOps best practices and find out how to avoid GitOps pitfallsWho this book is for This book is for engineering leaders and anyone working in software engineering, DevOps, SRE, build/release, or cloud automation teams. A basic understanding of the DevOps software development life cycle (SDLC) will help you to get the most out of this book. |
| fedramp third party assessment organization: Securing AI Model Weights Sella Nevo, Dan Lahav, Ajay Karpur, Yogev Bar-On, Henry Alexander Bradley, 2024-05-30 The authors describe how to secure the weights of frontier artificial intelligence and machine learning models (that is, models that match or exceed the capabilities of the most advanced models at the time of their development). |
| fedramp third party assessment organization: CCISO Certified Chief Information Security Officer All-in-One Exam Guide Steven Bennett, Jordan Genung, 2020-11-27 100% coverage of every objective for the EC-Council’s Certified Chief Information Security Officer exam Take the challenging CCISO exam with confidence using the comprehensive information contained in this effective study guide. CCISO Certified Chief Information Security Officer All-in-One Exam Guide provides 100% coverage of all five CCISO domains. Each domain is presented with information mapped to the 2019 CCISO Blueprint containing the exam objectives as defined by the CCISO governing body, the EC-Council. For each domain, the information presented includes: background information; technical information explaining the core concepts; peripheral information intended to support a broader understating of the domain; stories, discussions, anecdotes, and examples providing real-world context to the information. • Online content includes 300 practice questions in the customizable Total Tester exam engine • Covers all exam objectives in the 2019 EC-Council CCISO Blueprint • Written by information security experts and experienced CISOs |
| fedramp third party assessment organization: Computer Science And Technology - Proceedings Of The International Conference (Cst2016) Ning Cai, 2016-11-28 This proceedings consists of selected papers presented at the International Conference on Computer Science and Technology (CST2016), which was successfully held in Shenzhen, China during January 8-10, 2016.CST2016 covered a wide range of fundamental studies, technical innovations and industrial applications in 7 areas, namely Computer Systems, Computer Network, Security, Databases and Information Systems, Artificial Intelligence and Multimedia, Theory and Software Engineering and Computer Applications.CST 2016 aims to provide a forum for researchers, engineers, and students in the area of computer science and technology. It features unique mixed various topics in computer science and technology including big data, system architecture, hardware and applications. CST 2016 attracted more than 300 submissions. Among them, only 142 papers were accepted in to the conference after a stringent peer review process. |
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