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| gap analysis in cyber security: Natural Language Processing and Computational Linguistics Bhargav Srinivasa-Desikan, 2018-06-29 Work with Python and powerful open source tools such as Gensim and spaCy to perform modern text analysis, natural language processing, and computational linguistics algorithms. Key Features Discover the open source Python text analysis ecosystem, using spaCy, Gensim, scikit-learn, and Keras Hands-on text analysis with Python, featuring natural language processing and computational linguistics algorithms Learn deep learning techniques for text analysis Book Description Modern text analysis is now very accessible using Python and open source tools, so discover how you can now perform modern text analysis in this era of textual data. This book shows you how to use natural language processing, and computational linguistics algorithms, to make inferences and gain insights about data you have. These algorithms are based on statistical machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques. The tools to work with these algorithms are available to you right now - with Python, and tools like Gensim and spaCy. You'll start by learning about data cleaning, and then how to perform computational linguistics from first concepts. You're then ready to explore the more sophisticated areas of statistical NLP and deep learning using Python, with realistic language and text samples. You'll learn to tag, parse, and model text using the best tools. You'll gain hands-on knowledge of the best frameworks to use, and you'll know when to choose a tool like Gensim for topic models, and when to work with Keras for deep learning. This book balances theory and practical hands-on examples, so you can learn about and conduct your own natural language processing projects and computational linguistics. You'll discover the rich ecosystem of Python tools you have available to conduct NLP - and enter the interesting world of modern text analysis. What you will learn Why text analysis is important in our modern age Understand NLP terminology and get to know the Python tools and datasets Learn how to pre-process and clean textual data Convert textual data into vector space representations Using spaCy to process text Train your own NLP models for computational linguistics Use statistical learning and Topic Modeling algorithms for text, using Gensim and scikit-learn Employ deep learning techniques for text analysis using Keras Who this book is for This book is for you if you want to dive in, hands-first, into the interesting world of text analysis and NLP, and you're ready to work with the rich Python ecosystem of tools and datasets waiting for you! |
| gap analysis in cyber security: The NICE Cyber Security Framework Izzat Alsmadi, 2019-01-24 This textbook is for courses in cyber security education that follow National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) KSAs work roles and framework, that adopt the Competency-Based Education (CBE) method. The book follows the CBT (KSA) general framework, meaning each chapter contains three sections, knowledge and questions, and skills/labs for Skills and Abilities. The author makes an explicit balance between knowledge and skills material in information security, giving readers immediate applicable skills. The book is divided into seven parts: Securely Provision; Operate and Maintain; Oversee and Govern; Protect and Defend; Analysis; Operate and Collect; Investigate. All classroom materials (in the book an ancillary) adhere to the NICE framework. Mirrors classes set up by the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Adopts the Competency-Based Education (CBE) method of teaching, used by universities, corporations, and in government training Includes content and ancillaries that provide skill-based instruction on compliance laws, information security standards, risk response and recovery, and more |
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| gap analysis in cyber security: Building a Cybersecurity Culture in Organizations Isabella Corradini, 2020-04-29 This book offers a practice-oriented guide to developing an effective cybersecurity culture in organizations. It provides a psychosocial perspective on common cyberthreats affecting organizations, and presents practical solutions for leveraging employees’ attitudes and behaviours in order to improve security. Cybersecurity, as well as the solutions used to achieve it, has largely been associated with technologies. In contrast, this book argues that cybersecurity begins with improving the connections between people and digital technologies. By presenting a comprehensive analysis of the current cybersecurity landscape, the author discusses, based on literature and her personal experience, human weaknesses in relation to security and the advantages of pursuing a holistic approach to cybersecurity, and suggests how to develop cybersecurity culture in practice. Organizations can improve their cyber resilience by adequately training their staff. Accordingly, the book also describes a set of training methods and tools. Further, ongoing education programmes and effective communication within organizations are considered, showing that they can become key drivers for successful cybersecurity awareness initiatives. When properly trained and actively involved, human beings can become the true first line of defence for every organization. |
| gap analysis in cyber security: A Comprehensive Guide to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 Jason Edwards, 2024-12-23 Learn to enhance your organization’s cybersecurit y through the NIST Cybersecurit y Framework in this invaluable and accessible guide The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework, produced in response to a 2014 US Presidential directive, has proven essential in standardizing approaches to cybersecurity risk and producing an efficient, adaptable toolkit for meeting cyber threats. As these threats have multiplied and escalated in recent years, this framework has evolved to meet new needs and reflect new best practices, and now has an international footprint. There has never been a greater need for cybersecurity professionals to understand this framework, its applications, and its potential. A Comprehensive Guide to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 offers a vital introduction to this NIST framework and its implementation. Highlighting significant updates from the first version of the NIST framework, it works through each of the framework’s functions in turn, in language both beginners and experienced professionals can grasp. Replete with compliance and implementation strategies, it proves indispensable for the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. A Comprehensive Guide to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 readers will also find: Clear, jargon-free language for both beginning and advanced readers Detailed discussion of all NIST framework components, including Govern, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover Hundreds of actionable recommendations for immediate implementation by cybersecurity professionals at all levels A Comprehensive Guide to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 is ideal for cybersecurity professionals, business leaders and executives, IT consultants and advisors, and students and academics focused on the study of cybersecurity, information technology, or related fields. |
| gap analysis in cyber security: Contemporary Challenges for Cyber Security and Data Privacy Mateus-Coelho, Nuno, Cruz-Cunha, Maria Manuela, 2023-10-16 In an era defined by the pervasive integration of digital systems across industries, the paramount concern is the safeguarding of sensitive information in the face of escalating cyber threats. Contemporary Challenges for Cyber Security and Data Privacy stands as an indispensable compendium of erudite research, meticulously curated to illuminate the multifaceted landscape of modern cybercrime and misconduct. As businesses and organizations pivot towards technological sophistication for enhanced efficiency, the specter of cybercrime looms larger than ever. In this scholarly research book, a consortium of distinguished experts and practitioners convene to dissect, analyze, and propose innovative countermeasures against the surging tide of digital malevolence. The book navigates the intricate domain of contemporary cyber challenges through a prism of empirical examples and intricate case studies, yielding unique and actionable strategies to fortify the digital realm. This book dives into a meticulously constructed tapestry of topics, covering the intricate nuances of phishing, the insidious proliferation of spyware, the legal crucible of cyber law and the ominous specter of cyber warfare. Experts in computer science and security, government entities, students studying business and organizational digitalization, corporations and small and medium enterprises will all find value in the pages of this book. |
| gap analysis in cyber security: Cyber Security Auditing, Assurance, and Awareness Through CSAM and CATRAM Sabillon, Regner, 2020-08-07 With the continued progression of technologies such as mobile computing and the internet of things (IoT), cybersecurity has swiftly risen to a prominent field of global interest. This has led to cyberattacks and cybercrime becoming much more sophisticated to a point where cybersecurity can no longer be the exclusive responsibility of an organization’s information technology (IT) unit. Cyber warfare is becoming a national issue and causing various governments to reevaluate the current defense strategies they have in place. Cyber Security Auditing, Assurance, and Awareness Through CSAM and CATRAM provides emerging research exploring the practical aspects of reassessing current cybersecurity measures within organizations and international governments and improving upon them using audit and awareness training models, specifically the Cybersecurity Audit Model (CSAM) and the Cybersecurity Awareness Training Model (CATRAM). The book presents multi-case studies on the development and validation of these models and frameworks and analyzes their implementation and ability to sustain and audit national cybersecurity strategies. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as forensic analysis, digital evidence, and incident management, this book is ideally designed for researchers, developers, policymakers, government officials, strategists, security professionals, educators, security analysts, auditors, and students seeking current research on developing training models within cybersecurity management and awareness. |
| gap analysis in cyber security: Malware Analysis and Intrusion Detection in Cyber-Physical Systems Shiva Darshan, S.L., Manoj Kumar, M.V., Prashanth, B.S., Vishnu Srinivasa Murthy, Y., 2023-09-26 Many static and behavior-based malware detection methods have been developed to address malware and other cyber threats. Even though these cybersecurity systems offer good outcomes in a large dataset, they lack reliability and robustness in terms of detection. There is a critical need for relevant research on enhancing AI-based cybersecurity solutions such as malware detection and malicious behavior identification. Malware Analysis and Intrusion Detection in Cyber-Physical Systems focuses on dynamic malware analysis and its time sequence output of observed activity, including advanced machine learning and AI-based malware detection and categorization tasks in real time. Covering topics such as intrusion detection systems, low-cost manufacturing, and surveillance robots, this premier reference source is essential for cyber security professionals, computer scientists, students and educators of higher education, researchers, and academicians. |
| gap analysis in cyber security: Cyber Security Engineering Nancy R. Mead, Carol Woody, 2016-11-07 Cyber Security Engineering is the definitive modern reference and tutorial on the full range of capabilities associated with modern cyber security engineering. Pioneering software assurance experts Dr. Nancy R. Mead and Dr. Carol C. Woody bring together comprehensive best practices for building software systems that exhibit superior operational security, and for considering security throughout your full system development and acquisition lifecycles. Drawing on their pioneering work at the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) and Carnegie Mellon University, Mead and Woody introduce seven core principles of software assurance, and show how to apply them coherently and systematically. Using these principles, they help you prioritize the wide range of possible security actions available to you, and justify the required investments. Cyber Security Engineering guides you through risk analysis, planning to manage secure software development, building organizational models, identifying required and missing competencies, and defining and structuring metrics. Mead and Woody address important topics, including the use of standards, engineering security requirements for acquiring COTS software, applying DevOps, analyzing malware to anticipate future vulnerabilities, and planning ongoing improvements. This book will be valuable to wide audiences of practitioners and managers with responsibility for systems, software, or quality engineering, reliability, security, acquisition, or operations. Whatever your role, it can help you reduce operational problems, eliminate excessive patching, and deliver software that is more resilient and secure. |
| gap analysis in cyber security: The Three Laws of Cybersecurity Gianclaudio Moresi, 2022-01-10 The Three Laws of Cybersecurity: The Ultimate Guide with Checklists, Tables, Diagrams, and New Strategies to Protect Your Assets In an age where digital threats lurk around every corner, The Three Laws of Cybersecurity by Gianclaudio Moresi stands as an indispensable guide for anyone serious about safeguarding their digital presence. This comprehensive book is more than just a cybersecurity manual; it's a strategic playbook filled with actionable insights designed to protect your most valuable digital assets. Key Features: Expert Insights: Written by Gianclaudio Moresi, a seasoned cybersecurity professional with over 25 years of experience, this book provides an in-depth look into the core principles that every individual and organization should implement to stay ahead of cyber threats. Practical Checklists and Tables: Unlike other theoretical texts, this guide is packed with practical checklists and tables that make it easy for readers to assess their current cybersecurity posture and take immediate action to fill gaps. Comprehensive Diagrams and Illustrations: Complex concepts are broken down into easy-to-understand diagrams and illustrations, making this book suitable for both beginners and seasoned professionals. Cutting-Edge Strategies: Explore new and innovative strategies that go beyond traditional cybersecurity measures. From understanding advanced persistent threats to implementing zero-trust architectures, this book covers it all. Real-World Applications: Learn through real-world examples that demonstrate the effectiveness of the strategies outlined in the book. See how these principles can be applied in various scenarios to prevent data breaches, protect privacy, and secure networks. Why You Need This Book: In today's digital landscape, being proactive is not just an advantage—it’s a necessity. The Three Laws of Cybersecurity equips you with the knowledge and tools needed to anticipate and neutralize threats before they become a reality. Whether you're a small business owner, an IT professional, or just someone interested in protecting their personal information, this book is your ultimate guide to cybersecurity. Don’t leave your digital security to chance. Arm yourself with the knowledge and tools you need to protect your digital world. Get your copy of The Three Laws of Cybersecurity today and take the first step towards a safer, more secure digital life. |
| gap analysis in cyber security: Cybersecurity Public Policy Bradley Fowler, Kennedy Maranga, 2022-06-23 Since 2000, many governments, parliaments, and ministries have worked diligently to define effective guidelines that safeguard both public and private sector information systems, as well as information assets, from unwanted cyberattacks and unauthorized system intrusion. While some countries manage successful cybersecurity public policies that undergo modification and revision annually, other countries struggle to define such policies effectively, because cybersecurity is not a priority within their country. For countries that have begun to define cybersecurity public policy, there remains a need to stay current with trends in cyber defense and information system security, information not necessarily readily available for all countries. This research evaluates 43 countries' cybersecurity public policy utilizing a SWOT analysis; Afghanistan, Australia, Bermuda, Canada, Chili, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Dubai, Egypt, Estonia, European Union, Finland, Gambia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kuwait, Luxemburg, Malaysia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Samoa, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Trinidad, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and Vietnam; to transparently discuss the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats encompassing each of these 43 countries' cybersecurity public policies. The primary vision for this title is to create an educational resource that benefits both the public and the private sectors. Without clarity on cybersecurity public policy, there remains a gap in understanding how to meet these needs worldwide. Furthermore, while more than 43 countries have already enacted cybersecurity public policy, many countries neglect translating their policy into English; this impacts the ability of all countries to communicate clearly and collaborate harmoniously on this subject matter. This book works to fill the “gap”, stop the spread of misinformation, and become the gateway to understanding what approaches can best serve the needs of both public and private sectors. Its goals include educating the public, and, in partnership with governments, parliaments, ministries, and cybersecurity public policy analysts, helping mitigate vulnerabilities currently woven into public and private sector information systems, software, hardware, and web interface applications relied upon for daily business activities. |
| gap analysis in cyber security: 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 |
| gap analysis in cyber security: Cyber Security on Azure Marshall Copeland, 2017-07-17 Prevent destructive attacks to your Azure public cloud infrastructure, remove vulnerabilities, and instantly report cloud security readiness. This book provides comprehensive guidance from a security insider's perspective. Cyber Security on Azure explains how this 'security as a service' (SECaaS) business solution can help you better manage security risk and enable data security control using encryption options such as Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) cryptography. Discover best practices to support network security groups, web application firewalls, and database auditing for threat protection. Configure custom security notifications of potential cyberattack vectors to prevent unauthorized access by hackers, hacktivists, and industrial spies. What You'll Learn This book provides step-by-step guidance on how to: Support enterprise security policies Improve cloud security Configure intrusion detection Identify potential vulnerabilities Prevent enterprise security failures Who This Book Is For IT, cloud, and security administrators; CEOs, CIOs, and other business professionals |
| gap analysis in cyber security: The Oxford Handbook of Cyber Security Paul Cornish, 2021-11-04 Cyber security is concerned with the identification, avoidance, management and mitigation of risk in, or from, cyber space. The risk concerns harm and damage that might occur as the result of everything from individual carelessness, to organised criminality, to industrial and national security espionage and, at the extreme end of the scale, to disabling attacks against a country's critical national infrastructure. However, there is much more to cyber space than vulnerability, risk, and threat. Cyber space security is an issue of strategy, both commercial and technological, and whose breadth spans the international, regional, national, and personal. It is a matter of hazard and vulnerability, as much as an opportunity for social, economic and cultural growth. Consistent with this outlook, The Oxford Handbook of Cyber Security takes a comprehensive and rounded approach to the still evolving topic of cyber security. The structure of the Handbook is intended to demonstrate how the scope of cyber security is beyond threat, vulnerability, and conflict and how it manifests on many levels of human interaction. An understanding of cyber security requires us to think not just in terms of policy and strategy, but also in terms of technology, economy, sociology, criminology, trade, and morality. Accordingly, contributors to the Handbook include experts in cyber security from around the world, offering a wide range of perspectives: former government officials, private sector executives, technologists, political scientists, strategists, lawyers, criminologists, ethicists, security consultants, and policy analysts. |
| gap analysis in cyber security: The Cyber Security Handbook – Prepare for, respond to and recover from cyber attacks Alan Calder, 2020-12-10 This book is a comprehensive cyber security implementation manual which gives practical guidance on the individual activities identified in the IT Governance Cyber Resilience Framework (CRF) that can help organisations become cyber resilient and combat the cyber threat landscape. Start your cyber security journey and buy this book today! |
| gap analysis in cyber security: The Cybersecurity Guide to Governance, Risk, and Compliance Jason Edwards, Griffin Weaver, 2024-03-19 The Cybersecurity Guide to Governance, Risk, and Compliance Understand and respond to a new generation of cybersecurity threats Cybersecurity has never been a more significant concern of modern businesses, with security breaches and confidential data exposure as potentially existential risks. Managing these risks and maintaining compliance with agreed-upon cybersecurity policies is the focus of Cybersecurity Governance and Risk Management. This field is becoming ever more critical as a result. A wide variety of different roles and categories of business professionals have an urgent need for fluency in the language of cybersecurity risk management. The Cybersecurity Guide to Governance, Risk, and Compliance meets this need with a comprehensive but accessible resource for professionals in every business area. Filled with cutting-edge analysis of the advanced technologies revolutionizing cybersecurity, increasing key risk factors at the same time, and offering practical strategies for implementing cybersecurity measures, it is a must-own for CISOs, boards of directors, tech professionals, business leaders, regulators, entrepreneurs, researchers, and more. The Cybersecurity Guide to Governance, Risk, and Compliance also covers: Over 1300 actionable recommendations found after each section Detailed discussion of topics including AI, cloud, and quantum computing More than 70 ready-to-use KPIs and KRIs “This guide’s coverage of governance, leadership, legal frameworks, and regulatory nuances ensures organizations can establish resilient cybersecurity postures. Each chapter delivers actionable knowledge, making the guide thorough and practical.” —GARY MCALUM, CISO “This guide represents the wealth of knowledge and practical insights that Jason and Griffin possess. Designed for professionals across the board, from seasoned cybersecurity veterans to business leaders, auditors, and regulators, this guide integrates the latest technological insights with governance, risk, and compliance (GRC)”. —WIL BENNETT, CISO |
| gap analysis in cyber security: Federal Plan for Cyber Security and Information Assurance Research and Development National Science and Technology Council (U.S.) Interagency Working Group on Cyber Security and Information Assurance, 2006 |
| gap analysis in cyber security: Cyber Security United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science, 2006 |
| gap analysis in cyber security: Deer's Treatment of Pain Timothy R. Deer, Jason E. Pope, Tim J. Lamer, David Provenzano, 2019-08-01 Designed and written by a team of clinically established academics, this is a unique book that is an excellent manual for physicians practicing pain medicine or treating pain in neurosurgery, orthopedic, neurology, or family practice clinics. As a practical resource, this book is written to be more accessible to the reader and is designed to be more clinically-focused and useful in day-to-day practice. This 102 chapter volume is divided into seven separate sections: Anatomy and Physiology of Pain, Psychology of Pain, Pharmacological Treatment of Pain, Interventional Treatment of Pain, Adjuvant Therapies for Pain and Suggested Reading. The calculated organization of this book is supplemented by key photos, drawings and a self-assessment of four key questions at the end of each chapter -- thus making it an indispensable, pragmatic resource that will benefit anyone working in the pain management field. Deer's Treatment of Pain: An Illustrated Guide for Practitioners contains pearls for improving knowledge and improving one’s practice as a physician. |
| gap analysis in cyber security: Auditing Information and Cyber Security Governance Robert E. Davis, 2021-09-22 A much-needed service for society today. I hope this book reaches information managers in the organization now vulnerable to hacks that are stealing corporate information and even holding it hostage for ransom. – Ronald W. Hull, author, poet, and former professor and university administrator A comprehensive entity security program deploys information asset protection through stratified technological and non-technological controls. Controls are necessary for counteracting threats, opportunities, and vulnerabilities risks in a manner that reduces potential adverse effects to defined, acceptable levels. This book presents a methodological approach in the context of normative decision theory constructs and concepts with appropriate reference to standards and the respective guidelines. Normative decision theory attempts to establish a rational framework for choosing between alternative courses of action when the outcomes resulting from the selection are uncertain. Through the methodological application, decision theory techniques can provide objectives determination, interaction assessments, performance estimates, and organizational analysis. A normative model prescribes what should exist according to an assumption or rule. |
| gap analysis in cyber security: Cybersecurity Tugrul U Daim, Marina Dabić, 2023-08-23 Cybersecurity has become a critical area to focus after recent hack attacks to key infrastructure and personal systems. This book reviews the building blocks of cybersecurity technologies and demonstrates the application of various technology intelligence methods through big data. Each chapter uses a different mining method to analyze these technologies through different kinds of data such as patents, tweets, publications, presentations, and other sources. It also analyzes cybersecurity methods in sectors such as manufacturing, energy and healthcare. |
| gap analysis in cyber security: Cyber security crisis management Cybellium Ltd, 2023-09-05 In an interconnected world driven by technology, the risk of cyber threats looms larger than ever. As organizations and individuals become increasingly dependent on digital infrastructure, the potential for cyberattacks grows exponentially. Cyber Security Crisis Management” delivers a comprehensive guide to understanding, preventing, and mitigating cyber crises that can cripple businesses and compromise personal data. About the Book: This essential handbook provides readers with a strategic approach to handling the complex challenges of cyber incidents. With real-world case studies, expert insights, and actionable strategies, this book equips readers with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the tumultuous waters of cyber security crisis management. Key Features: · Comprehensive Coverage: From identifying potential vulnerabilities to implementing effective response plans, this book covers all aspects of cyber security crisis management. Readers will gain a deep understanding of the threat landscape and the techniques used by malicious actors. · Real-World Case Studies: Through the analysis of high-profile cyber incidents, readers will learn how organizations from various sectors have faced and managed crises. These case studies provide valuable lessons on what to do – and what not to do – when disaster strikes. · Proactive Strategies: Cyber Security Crisis Management emphasizes the importance of proactive measures in preventing cyber crises. Readers will discover how to develop robust security protocols, conduct risk assessments, and establish a culture of cyber awareness within their organizations. · Incident Response Plans: The book guides readers through the process of creating effective incident response plans tailored to their organizations' unique needs. It covers everything from initial detection and containment to communication strategies and recovery. · Legal and Regulatory Considerations: With the ever-evolving landscape of cyber regulations and compliance, this book addresses the legal and regulatory aspects of cyber security crisis management. Readers will gain insights into navigating legal challenges and maintaining compliance during and after a cyber crisis. · Communication Strategies: Effective communication is crucial during a cyber crisis to manage both internal and external stakeholders. The book provides guidance on how to communicate transparently and effectively to maintain trust and credibility. · Lessons in Resilience: Cyber security crises can have lasting impacts on an organization's reputation and bottom line. By learning from the experiences of others, readers will be better prepared to build resilience and recover from the aftermath of an incident. Who Should Read This Book: Cyber Security Crisis Management is a must-read for business leaders, IT professionals, security practitioners, risk managers, and anyone responsible for safeguarding digital assets and sensitive information. Whether you're a seasoned cyber security expert or a newcomer to the field, this book offers valuable insights and actionable advice that can make a significant difference in your organization's ability to navigate and survive cyber crises. |
| gap analysis in cyber security: Information Security Education. Information Security in Action Lynette Drevin, Suné Von Solms, Marianthi Theocharidou, 2020-09-15 This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 13th IFIP WG 11.8 World Conference on Information Security Education, WISE 13, held in Maribor, Slovenia, in September 2020. The conference was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 13 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 28 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: teaching methods and tools; cybersecurity knowledge within the organization; and teaching of detection and forensics. |
| gap analysis in cyber security: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations for 2004 United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Homeland Security, 2003 |
| gap analysis in cyber security: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations for 2009, Part 1B, 110-2 Hearings , 2008 |
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| gap analysis in cyber security: Information Security Risk Analysis Thomas R. Peltier, 2010-03-16 Successful security professionals have had to modify the process of responding to new threats in the high-profile, ultra-connected business environment. But just because a threat exists does not mean that your organization is at risk. This is what risk assessment is all about. Information Security Risk Analysis, Third Edition demonstrates how to id |
| gap analysis in cyber security: Ship Operations Baris Soyer, Andrew Tettenborn, 2020-12-01 This book covers in one handy volume all the major topics associated with ship operations. Carefully, co-ordinated to ensure breadth, relevance and lack of overlap, the topics covered are addressed by authors are the very top of their profession, whether in legal practice or academia, and are presented in a manner which is topical and clear. Part I offers a detailed and critical analysis of issues of contemporary importance concerning new liability regimes and developments. Part 2 discusses how parties, in particular ship operators, attempt in contemporary practice to allocate their risks concerning ship operations. Part 3 evaluates the legal position of those involved in more ‘back office’ operations. The book provides an invaluable guide to recent legal and practical developments and offers a comprehensive, well-informed and thoroughly practical guide on what is a very complex and developing area of law. It will therefore be of great use to legal practitioners and administrators of ship operations worldwide, as well as students in this area and academics associated with maritime law generally. |
| gap analysis in cyber security: Cyber Strategy Carol A. Siegel, Mark Sweeney, 2020-03-23 Cyber Strategy: Risk-Driven Security and Resiliency provides a process and roadmap for any company to develop its unified Cybersecurity and Cyber Resiliency strategies. It demonstrates a methodology for companies to combine their disassociated efforts into one corporate plan with buy-in from senior management that will efficiently utilize resources, target high risk threats, and evaluate risk assessment methodologies and the efficacy of resultant risk mitigations. The book discusses all the steps required from conception of the plan from preplanning (mission/vision, principles, strategic objectives, new initiatives derivation), project management directives, cyber threat and vulnerability analysis, cyber risk and controls assessment to reporting and measurement techniques for plan success and overall strategic plan performance. In addition, a methodology is presented to aid in new initiative selection for the following year by identifying all relevant inputs. Tools utilized include: Key Risk Indicators (KRI) and Key Performance Indicators (KPI) National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cyber Security Framework (CSF) Target State Maturity interval mapping per initiative Comparisons of current and target state business goals and critical success factors A quantitative NIST-based risk assessment of initiative technology components Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed (RACI) diagrams for Cyber Steering Committee tasks and Governance Boards’ approval processes Swimlanes, timelines, data flow diagrams (inputs, resources, outputs), progress report templates, and Gantt charts for project management The last chapter provides downloadable checklists, tables, data flow diagrams, figures, and assessment tools to help develop your company’s cybersecurity and cyber resiliency strategic plan. |
| gap analysis in cyber security: Cyber Security: Law and Guidance Helen Wong MBE, 2018-09-28 Implementing appropriate security measures will be an advantage when protecting organisations from regulatory action and litigation in cyber security law: can you provide a defensive shield? Cyber Security: Law and Guidance provides an overview of legal developments in cyber security and data protection in the European Union and the United Kingdom, focusing on the key cyber security laws and related legal instruments, including those for data protection and payment services. Additional context is provided through insight into how the law is developed outside the regulatory frameworks, referencing the 'Consensus of Professional Opinion' on cyber security, case law and the role of professional and industry standards for security. With cyber security law destined to become heavily contentious, upholding a robust security framework will become an advantage and organisations will require expert assistance to operationalise matters. Practical in approach, this comprehensive text will be invaluable for legal practitioners and organisations. It covers both the law and its practical application, helping to ensure that advisers and organisations have effective policies and procedures in place to deal with cyber security. Topics include: - Threats and vulnerabilities - Privacy and security in the workplace and built environment - Importance of policy and guidance in digital communications - Industry specialists' in-depth reports - Social media and cyber security - International law and interaction between states - Data security and classification - Protecting organisations - Cyber security: cause and cure Cyber Security: Law and Guidance is on the indicative reading list of the University of Kent's Cyber Law module. |
| gap analysis in cyber security: Industrial Cybersecurity Pascal Ackerman, 2021-10-07 A second edition filled with new and improved content, taking your ICS cybersecurity journey to the next level Key Features Architect, design, and build ICS networks with security in mind Perform a variety of security assessments, checks, and verifications Ensure that your security processes are effective, complete, and relevant Book DescriptionWith Industrial Control Systems (ICS) expanding into traditional IT space and even into the cloud, the attack surface of ICS environments has increased significantly, making it crucial to recognize your ICS vulnerabilities and implement advanced techniques for monitoring and defending against rapidly evolving cyber threats to critical infrastructure. This second edition covers the updated Industrial Demilitarized Zone (IDMZ) architecture and shows you how to implement, verify, and monitor a holistic security program for your ICS environment. You'll begin by learning how to design security-oriented architecture that allows you to implement the tools, techniques, and activities covered in this book effectively and easily. You'll get to grips with the monitoring, tracking, and trending (visualizing) and procedures of ICS cybersecurity risks as well as understand the overall security program and posture/hygiene of the ICS environment. The book then introduces you to threat hunting principles, tools, and techniques to help you identify malicious activity successfully. Finally, you'll work with incident response and incident recovery tools and techniques in an ICS environment. By the end of this book, you'll have gained a solid understanding of industrial cybersecurity monitoring, assessments, incident response activities, as well as threat hunting.What you will learn Monitor the ICS security posture actively as well as passively Respond to incidents in a controlled and standard way Understand what incident response activities are required in your ICS environment Perform threat-hunting exercises using the Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana (ELK) stack Assess the overall effectiveness of your ICS cybersecurity program Discover tools, techniques, methodologies, and activities to perform risk assessments for your ICS environment Who this book is for If you are an ICS security professional or anyone curious about ICS cybersecurity for extending, improving, monitoring, and validating your ICS cybersecurity posture, then this book is for you. IT/OT professionals interested in entering the ICS cybersecurity monitoring domain or searching for additional learning material for different industry-leading cybersecurity certifications will also find this book useful. |
| gap analysis in cyber security: Cyber Security Management Peter Trim, Yang-Im Lee, 2016-05-13 Cyber Security Management: A Governance, Risk and Compliance Framework by Peter Trim and Yang-Im Lee has been written for a wide audience. Derived from research, it places security management in a holistic context and outlines how the strategic marketing approach can be used to underpin cyber security in partnership arrangements. The book is unique because it integrates material that is of a highly specialized nature but which can be interpreted by those with a non-specialist background in the area. Indeed, those with a limited knowledge of cyber security will be able to develop a comprehensive understanding of the subject and will be guided into devising and implementing relevant policy, systems and procedures that make the organization better able to withstand the increasingly sophisticated forms of cyber attack. The book includes a sequence-of-events model; an organizational governance framework; a business continuity management planning framework; a multi-cultural communication model; a cyber security management model and strategic management framework; an integrated governance mechanism; an integrated resilience management model; an integrated management model and system; a communication risk management strategy; and recommendations for counteracting a range of cyber threats. Cyber Security Management: A Governance, Risk and Compliance Framework simplifies complex material and provides a multi-disciplinary perspective and an explanation and interpretation of how managers can manage cyber threats in a pro-active manner and work towards counteracting cyber threats both now and in the future. |
| gap analysis in cyber security: Handbook of Security Science Anthony J. Masys, 2022-09-27 This handbook offers insights into how science (physical, natural and social) and technology can support new developments to manage the complexity resident within the threat and risk landscape. The security landscape can be described as dynamic and complex stemming from the emerging threats and risks that are both persistent and transborder. Globalization, climate change, terrorism, transnational crime can have significant societal impact and forces one to re-evaluate what ‘national security’ means. Recent global events such as mass migration, terrorist acts, pandemics and cyber threats highlight the inherent vulnerabilities in our current security posture. As an interdisciplinary body of work, the Handbook of Security Science captures concepts, theories and security science applications, thereby providing a survey of current and emerging trends in security. Through an evidence-based approach, the collection of chapters in the book delivers insightful and comprehensive articulation of the problem and solution space associated with the complex security landscape. In so doing the Handbook of Security Science introduces scientific tools and methodologies to inform security management, risk and resilience decision support systems; insights supporting design of security solutions; approaches to threat, risk and vulnerability analysis; articulation of advanced cyber security solutions; and current developments with respect to integrated computational and analytical solutions that increase our understanding of security physical, social, economic, and technological interrelationships and problem space. |
| gap analysis in cyber security: Cyber Security R and D United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Technology (2007). Subcommittee on Research and Science Education, 2009 |
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| gap analysis in cyber security: Entrepreneurial Development and Innovation in Family Businesses and SMEs Masouras, Andreas, Maris, Georgios, Kavoura, Androniki, 2020-06-19 Entrepreneurship is very important for both entrepreneurs and economic development. It helps boost innovation and competitiveness in every country and facilitates the creation of new jobs and new opportunities, especially for family businesses and small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Both entrepreneurship and innovation constitute a subject that is both topical and timeless, since institutions and the various institutional processes have always affected a country’s sustainability. Entrepreneurial Development and Innovation in Family Businesses and SMEs is an essential scholarly publication that contributes to the understanding, improving and strengthening of entrepreneurial development, and innovation’s role in family businesses and SMEs by providing both theoretical and applied knowledge in order to find how and why entrepreneurship and innovation can produce inefficient and dysfunctional outcomes. Featuring a wide range of topics such as women entrepreneurship, internationalization, and organizational learning, this book is ideal for researchers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, executives, managers, academicians, and students. |
| gap analysis in cyber security: Global Information Warfare Andrew Jones, Gerald L. Kovacich, 2015-09-25 Since the turn of the century much has happened in politics, governments, spying, technology, global business, mobile communications, and global competition on national and corporate levels. These sweeping changes have nearly annihilated privacy anywhere in the world and have also affected how global information warfare is waged and what must be do |
| gap analysis in cyber security: Security Sector Reform in Ukraine Olga Oliker, Lynn E. Davis, Keith Crane, Andrew Radin, Celeste Ward Gventer, Susanne Sondergaard, James T. Quinlivan, Stephan B. Seabrook, Jacopo Bellasio, Bryan Frederick, Andriy Bega, Jakub Hlavka, 2016-10-05 The Maidan Revolution in Ukraine created an opportunity for change and reforms in a system that had resisted them for 25 years. This report examines Ukraine’s security sector—assessing what different institutions need to do and where gaps exist—and offers recommendations for the reform of Ukraine’s security and defense institutions that meet Ukraine’s security needs and align with Euro-Atlantic standards and approaches. |
Stihl Ignition Module Air Gap... - Arborist, Chainsaw & Tree Work …
Jun 12, 2005 · Next, the shop manual says to remove the setting gage, and measure the resulting air gap which is 0.008" - 0.012". Sounds easy enough. Here's the problem, the stihl setting …
AC Delco R45TS gap out of the box - Team Chevelle
Apr 12, 2018 · Test engine was a 253 Cu in V6. Stock ign, 045 plug gap, it made 168 hp. With Platinum plugs, same 045 gap, it made 171 hp. Split Fire plugs, same 171 HP. With surface …
BBC Intakes ---AFR 4910 vs Edelbrock RPM Air Gap
Nov 11, 2024 · I decided to a buy the AFR 4910 intake for my 502BBC with 265 AFR heads. AFR advertises the 4910 as the ultimate out of box match for their oval heads. For the record here …
torque converter/flexplate gap - Team Camaro Tech
Sep 27, 2015 · feeler gauges or calipers measure the gap between the flexplate converter mounting pad and the torque converter mounting pad. If gap distan ce is between .060” and …
Piston ring gap - Team Chevelle
Apr 16, 2023 · Rule of thumb for a naturally aspirated engine 0.004" gap per inch of bore so in your case you should shoot for 0.016-0.017" (4.155 x 0.004) ideally. If your gap is 0.032" you …
Real world HEI spark plug gaps - Team Chevelle
Aug 12, 2017 · If yu still see a specification for an incorrect giant spark plug gap for an HEi for any of the HEI's, DROP THE GAP DOWN TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION OF .045 …
Starter too far from flexplate-what to do? - Team Chevelle
Jun 4, 2010 · Shimming only the outer side of the starter will draw it closer to the flexplate. Also, some starters have a smaller diameter pinion shaft (but the gear itself is the same size). If …
Spark plug and gap for higher compression BBC | Team Chevelle
Aug 24, 2017 · Go with a colder plug for higher compression and experiment from there. Depends a lot on how high the compression is and altitude, etc. Stick with the recommended plug gap …
Spark Plug Gap on 454 - Team Chevelle
Jan 30, 2006 · Can anyone tell me what the spark plug gap on a 454 should be. I changed the plugs on my 454 and it seems as if it is missing a little at low RPM. Does anyone recommed a …
Spark plug gap & Pertronix Ignitor - Team Chevelle
Jul 22, 2019 · The wider the gap the higher the spark voltage and current is needed because it takes higher voltage to cross a wider gap. That also allows the coil to charge more. Just basic …
Stihl Ignition Module Air Gap... - Arborist, Chainsaw & Tree Work …
Jun 12, 2005 · Next, the shop manual says to remove the setting gage, and measure the resulting air gap which is 0.008" - 0.012". Sounds easy enough. Here's the problem, the stihl setting …
AC Delco R45TS gap out of the box - Team Chevelle
Apr 12, 2018 · Test engine was a 253 Cu in V6. Stock ign, 045 plug gap, it made 168 hp. With Platinum plugs, same 045 gap, it made 171 hp. Split Fire plugs, same 171 HP. With surface …
BBC Intakes ---AFR 4910 vs Edelbrock RPM Air Gap
Nov 11, 2024 · I decided to a buy the AFR 4910 intake for my 502BBC with 265 AFR heads. AFR advertises the 4910 as the ultimate out of box match for their oval heads. For the record here …
torque converter/flexplate gap - Team Camaro Tech
Sep 27, 2015 · feeler gauges or calipers measure the gap between the flexplate converter mounting pad and the torque converter mounting pad. If gap distan ce is between .060” and …
Piston ring gap - Team Chevelle
Apr 16, 2023 · Rule of thumb for a naturally aspirated engine 0.004" gap per inch of bore so in your case you should shoot for 0.016-0.017" (4.155 x 0.004) ideally. If your gap is 0.032" you …
Real world HEI spark plug gaps - Team Chevelle
Aug 12, 2017 · If yu still see a specification for an incorrect giant spark plug gap for an HEi for any of the HEI's, DROP THE GAP DOWN TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION OF .045 …
Starter too far from flexplate-what to do? - Team Chevelle
Jun 4, 2010 · Shimming only the outer side of the starter will draw it closer to the flexplate. Also, some starters have a smaller diameter pinion shaft (but the gear itself is the same size). If …
Spark plug and gap for higher compression BBC | Team Chevelle
Aug 24, 2017 · Go with a colder plug for higher compression and experiment from there. Depends a lot on how high the compression is and altitude, etc. Stick with the recommended plug gap …
Spark Plug Gap on 454 - Team Chevelle
Jan 30, 2006 · Can anyone tell me what the spark plug gap on a 454 should be. I changed the plugs on my 454 and it seems as if it is missing a little at low RPM. Does anyone recommed a …
Spark plug gap & Pertronix Ignitor - Team Chevelle
Jul 22, 2019 · The wider the gap the higher the spark voltage and current is needed because it takes higher voltage to cross a wider gap. That also allows the coil to charge more. Just basic …
