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Book SynopsisAdvocates a cybersecurity “social contract” between government and business in seven key economic sectors Cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the United States are extensive, affecting everything from national security and democratic elections to critical infrastructure and economy. In the past decade, the number of cyberattacks against American targets has increased exponentially, and their impact has been more costly than ever before. A successful cyber-defense can only be mounted with the cooperation of both the government and the private sector, and only when individual corporate leaders integrate cybersecurity strategy throughout their organizations. A collaborative effort of the Board of Directors of the Internet Security Alliance, Fixing American Cybersecurity is divided into two parts. Part One analyzes why the US approach to cybersecurity has been inadequate and ineffective for decades and shows how it must be transformed to counter the heightened systemic risks that the nation faces today. Part Two explains in detail the cybersecurity strategies that should be pursued by each major sector of the American economy: health, defense, financial services, utilities and energy, retail, telecommunications, and information technology. Fixing American Cybersecurity will benefit industry leaders, policymakers, and business students. This book is essential reading to prepare for the future of American cybersecurity.
Trade Review[Fixing American Cybersecurity] would be an ideal text for a course in cybersecurity and a great read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of today’s cyber vulnerabilities. * The Cipher Brief *
While the book paints a sobering picture of our current cybersecurity landscape, it offers valuable recommendations for improving our defenses and mitigating future risks. This book is essential for security professionals, policymakers, and concerned citizens alike. * Brilliance Security Magazine *
Essential reading to prepare for the future of American cybersecurity, especially in light of contemporary and all to often successful efforts by criminals and hostile nations to breach and manipulate American internet and computer databases, "Fixing American Cybersecurity" must have the widest possible readership and considered an essential addition to personal, professional, community, governmental, corporate, and academic library Cybersecurity & Database protection collections and supplemental curriculum studies lists. * Midwest Book Review *
The content of this volume is up-to-date throughout, and will provide an excellent overview for readers at all levels. * CHOICE connect *
Table of ContentsForeword by Kiersten Todt Introduction PART ONE: Rethinking Cybersecurity 1 The Economics of Cybersecurity: Advantage AttackersBy Larry Clinton 2 Dangerous and Effective: China’s Digital StrategyBy Larry Clinton and Carter (Yingzhou) Zheng 3 The Solar Winds of Change: The Threat of Systemic Cyber RiskBy Anthony Shapella 4 Outdated and Ineffective: Why Our Current Cybersecurity Programs Fail to Keep Us Safe By Larry Clinton and Alexander T. Green 5 Reinventing Cybersecurity: A Strategic Partnership ApproachBy Larry Clinton and Alexander T. Green 6 The Cybersecurity Policy We Need: Incentivize, Modernize, EconomizeBy Larry Clinton PART TWO: Sectors of Cybersecurity 7 Health: Cybersecurity as a Core Element of Patient CareBy Lou DeSorbo and Jamison Gardner 8 Defense: Leveraging the Dual Economies of the Defense Industrial BaseBy Jeffrey C. Brown, J. R. Williamson, Michael Gordon, Michael Higgins, and Josh Higgins 9 Financial Services: Regulation Isn’t EnoughBy Greg Montana, Gary McAlum, Kenneth Huh, and Tarun Krishnakumar 10 Energy: Protecting the Smart GridBy Ryan Boulais and Jamison Gardner 11 Retail: Serving Consumers and Keeping Them SecureBy Andy Kirkland and Alexander T. Green 12 Telecommunications: Managing International Risk in a Post-COVID-19 WorldBy Richard Spearman 13 Information Technology: Defining How to Govern ITBy Larry Clinton, Carter (Yingzhou) Zheng), and Tarun Krishnakumar ConclusionBy Larry Clinton NotesAbout the ContributorsIndex
