
Optimal Spending on Cybersecurity Measures
Protecting Health Information
Tara Kissoon(Author)
CRC Press
1st Edition
Published on 30. March 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
352 pages
978-1-032-86363-4 (ISBN)
Description
The aim of this book is to demonstrate the use of business-driven risk assessments within the privacy impact assessment process to meet the requirements of privacy laws.
This book introduces the cyber risk investment model, and the cybersecurity risk management framework used within business-driven risk assessments to meet the intent of Privacy and Data Protection Laws. These can be used by various stakeholders who are involved in the implementation of cybersecurity measures to safeguard sensitive data. This framework facilitates an organization's risk management decision-making process to demonstrate the mechanisms in place to fund cybersecurity measures to comply with Privacy Laws and demonstrates the application of the process by showcasing six case studies. This book also discusses the elements used within the cybersecurity risk management process and defines a strategic approach to minimize cybersecurity risks.
Features:
Aims to strengthen the reader's understanding of industry governance, risk and compliance practices
Incorporates an innovative approach to assess business risk management
Explores the strategic decisions made by organizations when implementing cybersecurity measures and leverages an integrated approach to include risk management elements
This book introduces the cyber risk investment model, and the cybersecurity risk management framework used within business-driven risk assessments to meet the intent of Privacy and Data Protection Laws. These can be used by various stakeholders who are involved in the implementation of cybersecurity measures to safeguard sensitive data. This framework facilitates an organization's risk management decision-making process to demonstrate the mechanisms in place to fund cybersecurity measures to comply with Privacy Laws and demonstrates the application of the process by showcasing six case studies. This book also discusses the elements used within the cybersecurity risk management process and defines a strategic approach to minimize cybersecurity risks.
Features:
Aims to strengthen the reader's understanding of industry governance, risk and compliance practices
Incorporates an innovative approach to assess business risk management
Explores the strategic decisions made by organizations when implementing cybersecurity measures and leverages an integrated approach to include risk management elements
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Professional Practice & Development, Professional Reference, and Professional Training
Illustrations
22 s/w Abbildungen, 22 s/w Zeichnungen, 74 s/w Tabellen
74 Tables, black and white; 22 Line drawings, black and white; 22 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
553 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-032-86363-4 (9781032863634)
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Person
Sherita-Tara (Tara) Kissoon is multi-certified I.T. Risk & Security Leader with twenty-five years of technology experience, twenty years of experience in the financial services industry. Tara's educational background encompasses a Master of Science (MSc) in Information Security with Upper Class Honours at the University of London, Royal Holloway College, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with Distinction at the University of Toronto, Rotman School of Management, a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and is licenced within the Life Licenced Qualification Program (LLQP). Details are located @ www.thevirtualmall.ca.
Content
1. Introduction, 2. Privacy Laws, 3. Data Protection, 4. Data Protection Impact Assessment, 5. Governance, 6. Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework, 7. Case Study #1: ACE ABA Software, 8. Case Study #2: SYNC - Cloud Based Collaboration Platform, 9. Case Study #3: Treat, 10. Case Study #4: TextMagic, 11. Case Study #5: Wasabi, 12. Case Study #6: WhatsApp