Cybersecurity for Executives : A Practical Guide

Practical guide that can be used by executives to make well-informed decisions on cybersecurity issues to better protect their business* Emphasizes, in a direct and uncomplicated way, how executives can identify, understand, assess, and mitigate risks associated with cybersecurity issues * Covers 'What to Do When You Get Hacked?' including Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery planning, Public Relations, Legal and Regulatory issues, and Notifications and Disclosures * Provides steps for integrating cybersecurity into Strategy; Policy and Guidelines; Change Management and Personnel Management * Identifies cybersecurity best practices that executives can and should use both in the office and at home to protect their vital information This Guide Can Be Used By Executives To Make Well-informed Decisions On Cybersecurity Issues To Better Protect Their Business. It Emphasizes, In A Direct And Uncomplicated Way, How Executives Can Identify, Understand, Assess, And Mitigate Risks Associated With Cybersecurity Issues; Covers What To Do When You Get Hacked, Including Business Continuity And Disaster Recovery Planning, Public Relations, Legal And Regulatory Issues, And Notifications And Disclosures; Provides Steps For Integrating Cybersecurity Into Strategy, Policy And Guidelines, Change Management And Personnel Management; Identifies Cybersecurity Best Practices That Executives Can And Should Use Both In The Office And At Home To Protect Their Vital Information. -- Introduction -- Why Be Concerned? -- Managing Risk -- Build Your Strategy -- Plan For Success -- Change Management -- Personnel Management -- Performance Measures -- What To Do When You Get Hacked -- Boardroom Interactions. By Gregory J. Touhill And C. Joseph Touhill. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Today's executives must become adept at managing cybersecurity risk. You don't need to learn the latest software patches or the intricacies of Estonian hack attacks. However, tech experts Gregory J. Touhill and C. Joseph Touhill say you do need to be aware of ever-evolving cybercrime, and know which questions to ask and how to manage a cybersecurity staff. The authors smoothly translate technical material for laypeople, including anecdotes and easy-to-digest checklists. Their practical guide offers step-by-step instructions for everything from managing passwords to dealing with a cybersecurity crisis in case you get hacked. getAbstract recommends this guide to any CEO, CIO, manager, entrepreneur or self-employed professional who needs to understand this constant danger Emphasizes, in a direct and uncomplicated way, how executives can identify, understand, assess, and mitigate risks associated with cybersecurity issues. This book covers 'What to Do When You Get Hacked?' including Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery planning, Public Relations, Legal and Regulatory issues, and Notifications and Disclosures.