Book details

  • Genre:computers
  • Sub-genre:Security / Network Security
  • Language:English
  • Pages:172
  • eBook ISBN:9798992935080
  • Paperback ISBN:9798992935097

Field Manual for Cyber Incident Handling and Response

Prevent. Respond. Recover. A Tactical Guide to Leading Through Cyber Incide

By Austin Weedor and Jacob Ideji

Overview

Field Manual for Cyber Incident Handling and Response is a practical guide for executives, CISOs, and security teams navigating the chaos of cyber crises. Blending real-world experience with strategic insight, this manual delivers actionable frameworks, ready-to-use templates, and step-by-step guidance to help organizations respond with clarity, speed, and confidence. Whether you're preparing for the next breach or managing one in real time, this book is your essential playbook for building resilience and leading through disruption.
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Description

Cybersecurity incidents aren't just technical events — they are high-stakes leadership challenges. From ransomware attacks that paralyze city governments to data breaches that cripple global enterprises, leaders today must be prepared to act decisively when every second counts. Field Manual for Cyber Incident Handling and Response is a hands-on, executive-ready guide designed to help organizations respond to cyber crises with clarity, precision, and confidence. Written by seasoned cybersecurity professionals who've stood on the front lines of major incidents — from war zones to Fortune 100 networks — this manual goes beyond theory and into action. This book equips leaders and their teams with: A complete incident response lifecycle framework tailored to real-world crises. Battle-tested playbooks for ransomware, phishing, insider threats, and more. Visual workflows, templates, checklists, and escalation matrices that reduce chaos and confusion. Guidance on legal, regulatory, and public relations considerations before, during, and after an incident. Lessons from the field on what works, what fails, and how to communicate under pressure. Insights for both public sector and private sector leaders, bridging government and business perspectives. With a mission to eliminate panic and prevent costly missteps, the Field Manual is both a trusted desk reference and a go-to companion in the heat of a crisis. Whether you're a CISO, CIO, executive, incident commander, or technical responder, this book empowers you to lead your organization from breach to recovery — and emerge stronger.
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About The Author

Austin Weedor and Jacob Ideji bring a powerful synergy of expertise and experience to this definitive guide on cyber incident management and response. Together, they offer a unique blend of technical acumen, strategic insight, and real-world crisis management expertise necessary to address the rapidly evolving challenges of cybersecurity. Austin Weedor stands as a distinguished co-author, drawing on a remarkable journey shaped by resilience, adaptability, and service. From navigating the turbulence of Liberia's civil unrest and refugee camps to achieving a master's degree, Austin's path exemplifies determination. His career in the U.S. Army honed his crisis-management expertise, spanning both conventional and cyber-warfare domains. A warfighter with deep experience in handling complex security challenges, he leverages his extensive knowledge gained through the Harvard Cybersecurity Risk Management Executive program and a Master of Science in information technology to identify, assess, and mitigate cyber threats across multiple domains. Austin provides invaluable perspectives on the nuances of modern incident management. His leadership in navigating multifaceted crises underscores his role as a thought leader in the field.
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