Shadow of the Breach: The Real Work of Cyber Readiness

Breaches get headlines, but the real story of cybersecurity is written in the methodical, disciplined, and often unseen effort of practitioners on the front lines. The real work lies in the relentless patching, tuning, and rehearsing for incidents that never become public. This work transforms teams and builds true resilience.

Based on candid interviews with frontline cyber experts, this eBook dissects the anatomy of a cyber attack, and showcases the challenges and triumphs of cyber practitioners. It moves past the theory and dives into the practical realities of what it takes to be ready. Forget the hype. This is a guide for the practitioners who do the real work every day.

You’ll come away with:

• The critical elements of a cyber attack and what we can learn from them.
• Offensive and defensive best practices from real frontline cyber experts.
• Tips for building a cyber readiness program through continuous exercises and labs.
• Actionable advice for breaking down silos and communicating the value of cybersecurity to business leaders.