Information Security

Becoming a Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS) demonstrates your understanding of healthcare IT, data security, interoperability, and compliance. Conquer the HIMSS CPHIMS Exam is a concise summary designed to complement more detailed study material, helping you focus on key concepts without overwhelming technical detail. This guide provides high-level overviews of critical topics, including healthcare technology trends, electronic health records (EHRs), cybersecurity, regulatory compliance (HIPAA, GDPR), and healthcare IT project management. It ...

The Information Security and Privacy Quick Reference: The Essential Handbook for Every CISO, CSO, and Chief Privacy Officer is an updated, convenient, and accurate desk reference for information privacy practitioners who need fast and easy access to the latest guidance, laws, and standards that apply in their field. This book is the most effective resource for information security professionals who need immediate and correct solutions to common and rarely encountered problems.

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 ...

If Your Identity Gets Stolen Tomorrow, Will You Know What to Do? Read This Before It’s Too Late! In today’s world, identity theft isn’t just a possibility—it’s a real threat that could strike at any moment. Hackers, scammers, and criminals are getting smarter, and your personal information is at risk. But here’s the good news: Identity Theft: The Road to Recovery gives you the tools to fight back and protect yourself, your family, and your future. Whether you’re a retiree protecting your life savings, a parent shielding your child’s identity, or just someone looking for ...

In this courageous and unflinching book, award-winning journalist Jessikka Aro interweaves her own dramatic story as a target of Russian social media propaganda with accounts from many internationally known critics of the Kremlin, who share their own stories of being targeted by Russia’s multifaceted cyber warfare campaigns.

A major new work, a hybrid of history, journalism, and memoir, about the modern Freedom of Information Act - FOIA - and the horrifying, decades-old government misdeeds that it is unable to demystify, from one of America's most celebrated writers.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly growing field that encompasses a wide range of technologies, algorithms, and applications. AI involves the creation of intelligent machines that can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as recognizing speech, making decisions, and solving complex problems. AI is used in various applications, such as image and speech recognition, natural language processing, robotics, and autonomous vehicles. In this chapter, we explore the history, technologies, applications, and challenges of AI.

It's a signal paradox of our times that we live in an information society but do not know how it works. And without understanding how our information is stored, used and protected, we are vulnerable to having it exploited. In Fancy Bear Goes Phishing, Scott Shapiro exposes the secrets of the digital age. With lucidity and wit, he establishes that cybercrime has less to do with defective programming than with the faulty wiring of our psyches and society. And because hacking is a human story, he tells the fascinating tales of perpetrators.

"Conquer the CIA Exam Part 3: Your Guide to the Certified Internal Auditor Exam on the Business Essentials of Internal Auditing" is a comprehensive study resource designed to prepare candidates for the third part of the CIA exam. This guide covers essential topics such as business acumen, information security, information technology, and financial management. In the business acumen section, it delves into strategic planning, performance measurement, organizational behavior, and management effectiveness. The information security segment focuses on the types of controls, user authentication, ...

Struggling to navigate the digital age while staying rooted in faith? Worried about protecting your family and business from cyber threats without compromising Christian values? Discover God, the Devil, and the Internet— a transformative guide that bridges the gap between biblical wisdom and modern technology. Written by cybersecurity expert and Christian business leader Bradley Hawkins, this book offers a powerful exploration of the digital world, empowering readers to harness technology while staying grounded in their faith. With practical insights, it equips people to navigate the ...

This book is a concise study guide designed to help candidates prepare for cybersecurity certification exams by focusing on core security principles, best practices, and key exam topics. Rather than serving as a comprehensive textbook, this guide provides a streamlined summary to help readers quickly grasp essential concepts and identify areas that require further study. Topics covered include network defense, encryption, access control, incident response, risk management, security architecture, compliance standards, and penetration testing. Readers will gain insight into cybersecurity ...

Cyber risk management is one of the most urgent issues facing enterprises today. This book presents a detailed framework for designing, developing, and implementing a cyber risk management program that addresses your company's specific needs. Ideal for corporate directors, senior executives, security risk practitioners, and auditors at many levels, this guide offers both the strategic insight and tactical guidance you're looking for.

America is at war, but most of its citizens don't know it. Covert information warfare is being waged by world powers, rogue states - such as Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea - and even terrorist groups like ISIS. This conflict has been designed to defeat and ultimately destroy the United States. This new type of warfare is part of the Information Age that has come to dominate our lives.

In "Digital Diagnosis: Defending Data in Medicine, Dentistry, and Veterinary Practices", Russell David Nomer, a Certified Information System Security Professional, takes readers on an enlightening journey through the intricate web of cybersecurity in the healthcare sector. With the world pivoting towards digitization at an unprecedented rate, ensuring the security of sensitive patient data has never been more critical. Nomer, with over three decades of technology experience, intricately weaves his expertise to demystify the complexities of cybersecurity for healthcare professionals. This ...

Becoming a Certified Associate in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CAHIMS) validates your foundational knowledge in healthcare IT, data security, compliance, and system interoperability. Conquer the HIMSS CAHIMS Exam: Your Concise Guide to Becoming a Certified Associate in Healthcare Information and Management Systems provides a clear and structured summary of essential topics, making it a valuable supplement to more detailed study materials. This guide covers health information systems, electronic health records (EHR), healthcare cybersecurity, regulatory compliance (HIPAA, ...

Apply a step-by-step approach to develop your organization’s global data privacy strategy. Data is everywhere. Organizations continuously use data in new ways, often generating cross-border data flows. At the same time, concern about the use of personal data is growing. Every year, more countries adopt data privacy laws and our expectations increase on how companies respect our private data. A data privacy strategy is no longer just about compliance—it is good business. A clear and effective data privacy program can build customer trust and strengthen a brand’s reputation. We cover ...

What do you know about hacking a computer system? If you are like most of us, you can't even get into your own computer if you've forgotten the password. The good news is that hacking is actually a lot easier than you think, and anyone can learn how to do it. As long as you are willing to do the work and to work through the steps patiently, you will also be able to hack the systems that you want to.

Immerse yourself in the definitive resource for mastering FISMA's requirements. Tailored for cybersecurity experts, IT leaders, and federal contractors, this book delivers indispensable wisdom and actionable tactics to not just meet, but surpass, the stringent standards set by federal information security laws.

In 2013, Edward Snowden shocked the world when he revealed that the United States government was secretly building a system of mass surveillance with the ability to gaze into the private lives of every person on earth. Phone calls, text messages, emails - nothing was safe from prying eyes. Now the man who risked everything to expose the truth about government spying describes for a new generation how he helped build that system, what motivated him to try to bring it down, and how young people can strive to protect their privacy in the digital age.