Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue; it is a business-critical function requiring executive oversight and strategic implementation. This book offers a practical approach to cybersecurity leadership, risk management, and frameworks such as NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, and Zero Trust.

The book blends executive strategy with hands-on cybersecurity methodologies, providing a holistic understanding for CXOs, CISOs, and IT security professionals.

By exploring real-world case studies and breaches, such as SolarWinds and Colonial Pipeline, this book equips you with proactive defense strategies, governance insights, and the technical knowledge required to secure enterprise infrastructures effectively.

What You Will Learn

• Align cybersecurity with business strategy and executive decision making
• Cover practical implementation of frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and Zero Trust
• Respond to cyber incidents and build a resilient security culture
• Understand key cybersecurity principles, including threat intelligence and risk management

• Study advanced cybersecurity topics, including AI-driven threats, ransomware, and cloud security

  Who This Book Is For

  Cybersecurity professionals, CISOs, CIOs, IT security architects, and risk managers; plus business executives, Chief Experience Officers (CXOs), board members, compliance officers, graduate students in cybersecurity

  Autorentext

  GS Jha is a seasoned IT and cybersecurity leader with ore than 25 years of experience driving transformational initiatives across global organizations. He has held CIO and CISO roles at CareDx, Accuray, Bio-Techne, and ThermoFisher Scientific, leading cybersecurity transformations, regulatory compliance (SOX, HIPAA, GDPR), and cost-saving IT initiatives exceeding $50M.

  He holds a BS in Computer Engineering, an MS in Computer Science, and an MBA from Northwestern University (Kellogg), and is currently pursuing an MS in Cybersecurity from Georgia Institute of Technology.

  A finalist for the 2024 Bay Area CIO ORBIE Award and recognized among the Top 10 Indian CIOs of the Year, Jha is known for his leadership in IT security, risk management, and digital transformation.