Overview

There is a distinct lack of theoretical innovation in the cybersecurity industry. This is not to say that innovation is lacking, as new technologies, services, and solutions (as well as buzzwords) are emerging every day. This book will be the first cybersecurity text aimed at encouraging abstract and intellectual exploration of cybersecurity from the philosophical and speculative perspective. Technological innovation is certainly necessary, as it furthers the purveying of goods and services for cybersecurity producers in addition to securing the attack surface of cybersecurity consumers where able. The issue is that the industry, sector, and even academia are largely technologically focused. There is not enough work done to further the trade—the craft of cybersecurity. This book frames the cause of this and other issues, and what can be done about them. Potential methods and directions are outlined regarding how the industry can evolve to embrace theoretical cybersecurity innovation as it pertains to the art, as much as to the science. To do this, a taxonomy of the cybersecurity body of work is laid out to identify how the influences of the industry’s past and present constrain future innovation. Then, cost-benefit analysis and right-sizing of cybersecurity roles and responsibilities—as well as defensible experimentation concepts—are presented as the foundation for moving beyond some of those constraining factors that limit theoretical cybersecurity innovation. Lastly, examples and case studies demonstrate future-oriented topics for cybersecurity theorization such as game theory, infinite-minded methodologies, and strategic cybersecurity implementations. What you’ll learn The current state of the cybersecurity sector and how it constrains theoretical innovation How to understand attacker and defender cost benefit The detect, prevent, and accept paradigm How to build your own cybersecurity box Supporting cybersecurity innovation through defensible experimentation How to implement strategic cybersecurity Infinite vs finite game play in cybersecurity Who This Book Is For This book is for both practitioners of cybersecurity and those who are required to, or choose to, employ such services, technology, or capabilities.  

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Author:   Jacob G. Oakley ,  Michael Butler ,  Wayne York ,  Matthew Puckett
Publisher:   APress
Imprint:   APress
Edition:   1st ed.
Weight:   0.361kg
ISBN:  

9781484282991

ISBN 10:   148428299
Pages:   213
Publication Date:   13 July 2022
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction to Strategic Cybersecurity Discuss what strategic cybersecurity is Discussion on how it is not cybersecurity strategy   Chapter 2. No one cares about cybersecurity Real motivations Consequences How can cybersecurity help them in spite of themselves?   Chapter 3. Cost-Benefit & Cybersecurity Cost-Benefit to the defender Cost-Benefit to the attacker   Chapter 4. What is the box that is cybersecurity? Where do we draw the line? What are areas that should be abandoned What are areas that should be explored   Chapter 5. The detect, prevent, accept paradigm Outline the paradigm Case studies   Chapter 6. Building your own cybersecurity box What is out of the cyber domain: sim swapping, go daddy What is likely to be your attacker What is likely to be your loss   Chapter 7. Cybersecurity as a material Capability Analysis Sourcing Test and evaluation Utilization Deprecation Failure analysis   Chapter 8. Cybersecurity as infrastructure A comparison to electricity How do we get there and what will it mean?   Chapter 9. Strategic Defensive Security Detect Identify Monitor Hunt   Chapter 10. Strategic Offensive Security Penetration testing Red Teaming Reverse Red Teaming   Chapter 11. Strategic Assurance Frameworks Auditing Case study   Chapter 12. Strategic cybersecurity in commercial sectors The approach Case study   Chapter 13. Strategic cybersecurity in accountable sectors Healthcare approach Case study Financial approach Case study   Chapter 14. Strategic Magic AI ML Block Chain   Chapter 15. Looking Forward Where is the theory-craft? We need new ideas and paradigms as much as we need new technology Why is it difficult for academia to evolve cybersecurity? Especially offensive cybersecurity What is wrong with cybersecurity currently in academics Degree programs Unrealistic expectations Potential solutions Why does industry often lack an academic approach?

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Dr. Jacob G. Oakley is a cybersecurity author and subject matter expert with 16 years of experience focusing on strategic enterprise-level cybersecurity architectures as well as offensive cybersecurity operations within government and commercial sectors. His previous technical books, Professional Red Teaming, Waging Cyber War, and Cybersecurity for Space, are also published by Apress. Michael Butler is a cybersecurity subject matter expert with 12 years of experience focusing on building, developing, and leading teams of ethical hackers. He is a primary instructor and developer of an offensive cloud security course taught both privately and at Blackhat conferences in the United States, Europe, and Asia. He has previously collaborated with Dr. Oakley as the technical reviewer for Professional Red Teaming. Wayne York is a cybersecurity technical editor and subject matter expert with 18 years of experience focusing on offensive cybersecurity operations and program protection within government and commercial sectors. His previous technical edited book is Waging Cyber War by Dr. Oakley, published by Apress. Dr. Matthew Puckett is a mathematics professor and former software engineer. His areas of interest include theology, cognitive science, and artificial intelligence. His hobbies include chess, where he is currently one of the top 300 players in the United States (according to FIDE). Dr. J. Louis Sewell is a mathematician trained in Graph Theory. As Technical Fellow of a Huntsville, AL, technology company, he develops enduring solutions to critical infrastructure challenges in government and civilian sectors. Professionally and personally, he has a special interest in artificial intelligence ethics, infinite game dynamics, and the role of personal experience in the philosophy of science. 

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