Cybersecurity for Information Professionals: Concepts and Applications

Information professionals are paying more attention to privacy than cybersecurity, but both incidents are increasing. Cybersecurity awareness training is effective in promoting a cybersecurity-conscious culture, but it is unknown if employees' security behavior at work can be extended to their home and personal life. Information professionals need to inherit their role as data and information gatekeepers and aid in enabling effective information access and dissemination of cybersecurity knowledge to make users aware of the risks. Cybersecurity for Information Professionals: Concepts and Applications provides a comprehensive overview of cybersecurity and addresses the challenges faced by information professionals. It covers topics such as information governance, user privacy, social media, healthcare regulations, software development life cycle, data security, and privacy. The book also explains how information professionals can contribute to long-term workforce development by designing and leading cybersecurity awareness campaigns or programs.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 314 pages
Publication date: 01 February 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Information professionals have increasingly prioritized privacy over cybersecurity in recent years. However, the alarming rise in both cybersecurity and privacy breach incidents indicates a significant and growing risk landscape. To address this, cybersecurity awareness training has emerged as a powerful tool in fostering a cybersecurity-conscious culture within organizations. By raising awareness among individuals, these training programs have contributed to enhancing their cybersecurity awareness and skills.

However, the question remains whether employees' security behavior at work can be extended to their personal and home lives. On the one hand, information professionals bear the responsibility of acting as data and information gatekeepers, ensuring the protection of valuable assets. On the other hand, they can play a crucial role in facilitating effective access to information and disseminating cybersecurity knowledge to raise users' awareness about the hidden risks in the cyber universe.

Cybersecurity for Information Professionals: Concepts and Applications provides a comprehensive introduction to cybersecurity and addresses the challenges faced by information professionals, librarians, archivists, record managers, students, and professionals in related disciplines. Written specifically for educators preparing courses in information security, cybersecurity, and the integration of privacy and cybersecurity, this book offers a diverse range of perspectives from cybersecurity experts.

The chapters in this book cover various topics, including information governance and cybersecurity, user privacy and security online, the role of information professionals in safeguarding privacy, cybersecurity and social media, and the impact of healthcare regulations, threats, and cybersecurity on healthcare security. By exploring these critical aspects, the book equips readers with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complex landscape of cybersecurity and privacy in today's digital world.

Weight: 516g
Dimension: 156 x 235 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367506971