Harvesting the croutons

Confused by ambiguous cybersecurity terms? Puzzled by differing interpretations of ‘risk’ or ‘threat’ that miss the mark? You are not alone!

The foundation of any mature profession is a shared language. Lawyers don't incessantly debate the definition of a 'tort,' and medics aren't confused by 'contusions.' Cybersecurity deserves that same precision and acuracy.

That’s why I’m delighted to announce the upcoming release of the Cybersecurity Hyperglossary. 

My new book is more than merely a glossary. Publication marks a substantial progression for the field. 

Driven by one simple objective (Insight >> Words), the Hyperglossary is the product of decades of research, compilation and analysis.

I’ve rigorously compared and contrasted:

• Formal definitions from 'official' sources such as ISO27k, GDPR

• Terms developed and used by ISACA, CSA, OWASP, NIST and others

• Informal understandings within routine business and professional conversations, including touchpoints with related fields such as GRC, privacy, risk management, BCM, even H&S

• Obscure terminology from cutting-edge tech fields such as AI and quantum crypto, making deep specialisms more widely accessible.

I’ve waded bravely and selflessly through the acronym soup, systematically harvesting the croutons of knowledge for us all to enjoy - in plain English, no less.

The benefit? Maturing the language gets us all on the same page (literally!). This is the critical step needed to move our discipline from tradecraft to profession.

In time, the Cybersecurity Hyperglossary will become an indispensable, shared resource for a diverse global audience.

The clock is ticking! The black hats won’t wait.  The Cybersecurity Hyperglossary is due out at the end of this year. Preorder now.