5 recommended cybersecurity books
Summer is an ideal time to explore new ideas and strengthen your knowledge. At JakinCode we encourage you to spend some of your leisure time developing the habit of reading. With this in mind, we have put together a list of books covering various aspects of cybersecurity that we recommend you add to your suitcase. In addition to supporting and promoting reading, our goal is to introduce you to a series of titles that will broaden your understanding of the central role information security plays in an increasingly technological world.
5 readings recommended by our team
The book continues to be a fundamental resource in our digital societies. Today, there is a proliferation of books whose content focuses on cybersecurity. Its topics cover all the areas that encompass this broad field, with an abundance of technical manuals that update the resources and protection solutions to be learned, in pursuit of a necessary recycling of knowledge that is becoming increasingly urgent.
JakinCode’s team of specialists has focused on recommending five books on the following aspects of cybersecurity:
CISO as a Service
Governance, Risk Management and Compliance
SOC/SIEM
Security auditing and penetration testing (pentesting)
Cybersecurity awareness and training
1. The CyberSecurity Leadership Handbook for the CISO and the CEO
This book bridges the gap between technical cybersecurity leadership and executive decision-making. It offers strategic insights for both CISOs and CEOs, helping them align security initiatives with business goals. A must-read for leaders aiming to foster a resilient cybersecurity posture across their organization.
2. The Cybersecurity Guide to Governance, Risk, and Compliance
A comprehensive guide to understanding the pillars of GRC in cybersecurity. It breaks down complex frameworks into actionable strategies, making it ideal for professionals looking to strengthen their organization’s compliance and risk management programs. Clear, practical, and essential for navigating today’s regulatory landscape.
3. Cybersecurity Blue Team Strategies.
Uncover the secrets of blue teams to combat cyber threats in your organization
Focused on defense tactics, this book equips readers with the tools and methodologies used by Blue Teams to protect systems and networks. From threat detection to incident response, it’s a hands-on manual for cybersecurity professionals committed to proactive defense and continuous improvement.
4. Hackear al hacker.
Aprende de los expertos que derrotan a los hackers
Through real-life stories from ethical hackers and cybersecurity experts, this book offers a behind-the-scenes look at the fight against digital crime. It’s an engaging and accessible read that demystifies the world of hacking and highlights the human side of cybersecurity.
5. Security Culture: A How-to Guide for Improving Security Culture and Dealing with People Risk in Your Organisation
This practical guide emphasizes the importance of human behavior in cybersecurity. It provides actionable steps to build a strong security culture and reduce people-related risks. Ideal for organizations seeking to embed security into their everyday practices and mindset.
The web is full of pages with lists of books considered essential in the field of cybersecurity. Our selection aims to offer a vision from different thematic areas, so that the reading will help those interested to understand, not so much the forms, but the substance that underlies any action taken on the path of information security.
