CISO Book
The CISO Guide to Cyber Resilience is a practical, real-world handbook for today’s CISOs, security leaders, and IT professionals responsible for building secure, compliant, and resilient organizations. Written by veteran security leader Debra Baker, this guide bridges strategy and action—providing a clear, step-by-step roadmap for developing, managing, and improving a modern cybersecurity program.
“Debra Baker has written a book which reaches out to an extensive audience in cybersecurity. It serves the needs of those who wish to enter the profession of Chief Information Security Officers as well as seasoned professionals. The text is not only accessible to newcomers, but also valuable as a resource for long-time CISOs who want to refresh their understanding of current developments in the field.”
— Yan Ross, Editor-in-Chief, Cyber Defense Magazine
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About
Our CISO Book is your Guide to Cyber Resilience
By Debra Baker, CISSP, CCSP – Cybersecurity Expert and TrustedCISO Founder
🔍 Why This Book Matters
Whether you’re navigating SOC 2, FedRAMP, ISO 27001, HIPAA, or CMMC, this guide gives you the tools to:
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Reduce cyber risk
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Build executive trust
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Align security with business goals
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Prepare for audits and compliance assessments
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Implement scalable, secure-by-design principles
📘 What You’ll Learn in the Book
Based on the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and over 30 years of hands-on experience, this guide covers the essential elements of a resilient security program, including:
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Steps to build a cyber-resilient program
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Real-world strategies for SOC 2, ISO 27001, and FedRAMP compliance
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Practical tools for risk management, identity security, and data protection
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Alignment of IT and security with business objectives
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Advanced topics like Zero Trust, AI security, and secure-by-design principles
👤 Who This Book Is For
This guide is ideal for:
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CISOs and vCISOs building or maturing security programs
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Compliance and risk leaders working toward SOC 2, ISO 27001, or HIPAA readiness
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IT teams looking for practical, scalable security frameworks
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Security students and professionals seeking a real-world roadmap
Whether you’re a security veteran or just starting your journey, this book provides the clarity, structure, and strategy to lead with confidence.
🎤 Bring the Guide to Life: Book Debra to Speak
Author Debra Baker is an in-demand cybersecurity keynote speaker who regularly presents at conferences like KleapCon, Cisco SECON, and ISC² Secure Summit. She brings the book’s principles to life with talks on:
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Cyber resilience for CISOs
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Compliance readiness across frameworks
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Executive-level risk communication
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Zero Trust and Secure by Design
Book Debra to speak at your next event »
🔗 Related Resources
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Learn more about the CISO Roadmap
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Explore our cybersecurity services
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Meet the author on our About page
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Contact us to bring the roadmap into your organization
📚 Get the Book Today
Ready to lead your organization through the complexities of compliance, risk, and security transformation?
The CISO Guide to Cyber Resilience gives you the proven framework to do just that—securely, strategically, and with confidence.
📖 Order now or contact TrustedCISO to implement the roadmap.
Accolades and Recognition for the CISO Book
2024
East Carolina University
The CISO Guide to Cyber Resilience by Debra Baker is adopted in the graduate cybersecurity program at East Carolina University (ECU), reinforcing its value as a trusted resource for developing future cybersecurity leaders and risk management professionals.
2025
Help Net Security names CISO Guide as a must read for every security leader
CISO Guide has been named one of the Top 10 Security Books every security leader should read. With actionable strategies for risk management, compliance, and executive-level cyber leadership, it has become a go-to reference for cybersecurity leaders across industries.
2025
Cybersecurity Canon
The Cybersecurity Canon (In Process) is a prestigious, curated list of must-read books for cybersecurity professionals, created by Palo Alto Networks and now maintained by the University of Ohio. Designed to recognize the most influential works in the field.