Security Risk Management - The Driving Force for Operational Resilience: The Firefighting Paradox

The importance of businesses being 'operationally resilient' is becoming increasingly important, and a driving force behind this is their security risk management capabilities. This book provides a proactive approach to operational resilience, focusing on risk profiles and effective mitigation measures. It is divided into two sections: Security Risk Management (SRM) and Survive to Operate, and is designed to complement existing operational resilience standards/ frameworks. The book looks at risks from a business-oriented view, assessing and mitigating anything that might disrupt essential business operations.

Format: Hardback
Length: 274 pages
Publication date: 31 August 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The significance of businesses achieving operational resilience is growing rapidly, serving as a critical factor in determining their ability to withstand and recover from disruptive events. A robust security risk management framework is pivotal in enabling organizations to navigate these challenges effectively.

In this comprehensive book, we redefine the concept of operational resilience capabilities by shifting from a reactive approach to a proactive one. Each chapter focuses on risk profiles and provides practical strategies for mitigating these risks through effective mitigation measures.

The book is organized into two sections:

1. Security Risk Management (SRM):
SRM encompasses all aspects of security risk management, contributing to the overall operational resilience of an organization. By reducing the probability and likelihood of security incidents, organizations can minimize their exposure to risks.

2. Survive to Operate:
In the event of SRM failures, these components are essential for enabling organizations to recover quickly and minimize the severity and impact of disruptions. They focus on ensuring business continuity, maintaining essential services, and recovering critical systems and processes.

Unlike other domains such as cybersecurity or information security, operational resilience takes a business-oriented approach. It recognizes that risks are not solely technical in nature but also encompass business processes, people, and external factors. By adopting a risk management lens, organizations can identify and mitigate operational resilience risks more effectively.

This book is designed to complement existing operational resilience standards and frameworks rather than replace them. It aims to enhance the understanding and appreciation of their value in helping organizations identify and mitigate operational resilience risks.

Whether you are a business leader, risk manager, or cybersecurity professional, this book provides valuable insights and practical strategies for building operational resilience and ensuring the continued success of your organization in the face of adversity.

Weight: 690g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032263885