Cybersecurity First Principles: A Reboot of Strategy & Tactics
Rebuild security strategy around first principles, measurable risk, and resilience
Created by Rick Howard
Explore a new approach to cybersecurity by focusing on first principles and clear objectives. Move beyond scattered best practices to build a security program that connects strategy, risk, and resilience. Learn how coordinated strategies can guide better decisions and improve real-world outcomes.
Wiley | 400 min
What You Will Learn
You will start by defining what a security program should truly accomplish. Each section explores a core strategy-zero trust, kill chain prevention, resilience, risk forecasting, and automation-showing how they work together. Through case studies and practical examples, you will see how to apply these concepts to real-world challenges.
Key Features
- Develop a first-principles framework to guide security investments and priorities
- Apply zero trust, kill chain prevention, resilience, risk forecasting, and automation together
- Analyze real incidents to connect executive decisions with hands-on security tactics
Target Audience
Ideal for cybersecurity professionals with some experience who want to rethink their approach. If you are a security leader, architect, analyst, or risk specialist aiming to connect big-picture strategy with daily operations, you will find practical guidance here. Both technical and business-focused learners will benefit from this strategic foundation.
