How to Measure Anything in Cybersecurity Risk

The author of How to Measure Anything in Cybersecurity Risk, Second Edition, is a pioneering information security professional and a leader in quantitative analysis methods. The book provides a practical guide to improving risk assessment with a straightforward and simple framework, advanced methods, and detailed advice for a variety of use cases. It also includes a new Rapid Risk Audit, research on the real impact of reputation damage, Bayesian examples, and material on simple measurement and estimation, pseudo-random number generators, and advice on combining expert opinion.

Format: Hardback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 24 April 2023
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

In the revised and updated edition of "How to Measure Anything in Cybersecurity Risk," a pioneering information security professional and a renowned expert in quantitative analysis methods presents a groundbreaking guide that applies the quantitative language of risk analysis to cybersecurity. This comprehensive book offers insightful demonstrations on how to quantify uncertainty and shed light on measuring seemingly intangible goals. It serves as a practical and straightforward framework for enhancing risk assessment, making it accessible to a wide range of professionals.

To complement the core content, the book includes a range of advanced methods and detailed advice tailored for various use cases. It includes a new Rapid Risk Audit, providing a quick quantitative risk assessment. Additionally, the book delves into new research on the actual impact of reputation damage, offers Bayesian examples for assessing risk with limited data, and provides valuable material on simple measurement and estimation, pseudo-random number generators, and guidance on combining expert opinion.

By challenging long-held beliefs and myths about information security, "How to Measure Anything in Cybersecurity Risk" emerges as an essential roadmap for IT security managers, CFOs, risk and compliance professionals, and even statisticians seeking innovative approaches to applying quantitative techniques to cybersecurity. This comprehensive resource empowers professionals with the tools and knowledge needed to make informed decisions and enhance their cybersecurity posture in the ever-evolving digital landscape.

Weight: 686g
Dimension: 161 x 237 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119892304
Edition number: 2 ed