1
2
3
4
5
In an era where cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated and frequent, ensuring your business is cyber secure is no longer optional – it’s essential. From data breaches to ransomware attacks, organisations of all sizes face significant risks that can lead to financial loss, reputational damage and operational disruption. To help you build a strong cybersecurity foundation, this list of books provides expert guidance on protecting your business from cyber threats. These books cover everything from fundamental security principles to advanced strategies for safeguarding your data, networks and systems. Whether you’re a business leader, IT professional, or entrepreneur, these resources will equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to enhance your organisation’s cyber resilience.
1
'Secure by Design' is a comprehensive guide to protecting small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) from cybercrime. Contrary to the common misconception that only large corporations are targeted, SMEs are the primary victims of cyberattacks. This book provides a practical, step-by-step approach using the proven SECURE method to help businesses identify threats, maintain operations during an attack and prevent future incidents. The SECURE method consists of six key steps: Survey (assessing security weaknesses), Educate (building cybersecurity awareness among staff), Construct (developing a tailored security strategy), Unify (implementing security measures across the business and supply chain), Review (regularly testing security systems), and Evolve (continuously improving defenses against new threats). With clear guidance and actionable strategies, 'Secure by Design' equips SMEs with the tools to strengthen their cybersecurity posture and safeguard their business from digital threats.
2
'Cyber Security and Business Analysis' is a comprehensive guide that helps business analysts integrate cybersecurity into their work. It provides the techniques, tools and frameworks necessary to identify risks at all levels and ensure secure, resilient systems. The book offers a versatile framework that can be applied either as individual components or as a whole, making it adaptable to different business needs. Through real-life examples, security incidents and analogies, the book goes beyond surface-level concepts to provide a deeper understanding of cybersecurity. By blending business analysis principles with cybersecurity best practices, it equips professionals with the knowledge needed to protect organisations from threats while delivering effective and secure solutions. Whether you're a business analyst or involved in risk management, this book is an essential resource for shaping secure and robust business systems.
3
'Secure You: The Ultimate Cybersecurity Handbook for Startups and Small Businesses in the Digital Age' is a practical and accessible guide to protecting both business and personal data from cyber threats. Designed for startup founders, small business owners and individuals looking to strengthen their cybersecurity, this book offers clear, step-by-step strategies to safeguard digital assets. Written in plain language, Secure You provides expert advice, real-world examples of cyber threats, and actionable checklists at the end of each chapter to help readers implement effective security measures. It covers the latest cybersecurity best practices, offering insights into evolving threats and how to stay ahead of them. Additionally, the book includes exclusive bonus materials such as sample IT policies, cyber incident response plans, and a glossary of key cybersecurity terms to simplify complex concepts. Whether you're launching a new venture, running an established business, or simply looking to protect your personal information, Secure You is an essential resource for achieving digital security and peace of mind.
4
'How to Cyber Secure Your Business' by Tracy Hardin is a practical cybersecurity guide to help business owners and managers understand the threats facing their companies and how to defend against them. Written in clear, straightforward language, it breaks down complex security concepts into actionable steps that anyone can follow. The book explores the latest hacking tactics, the risks of ransomware and the most common vulnerabilities businesses face. It also provides practical strategies for strengthening cybersecurity, testing defenses and proactively reducing risk. With a glossary of key cybersecurity terms, this guide makes it easy to understand the jargon seen in news headlines. Whether you're new to cybersecurity or looking to improve your company’s defenses, this book is an essential resource for staying protected in today’s digital landscape.
5
'The Secure Board' is a practical guide for current and aspiring board members looking to navigate the growing risks of cyber threats. With global cybersecurity spending projected to reach $433 billion by 2030, the book emphasises the important role of directors in managing cyber risk - whether financial, reputational, or regulatory. Designed for ease of use, the book provides clear, jargon-free insights to help board members ask the right questions and ensure their organisations are cyber-safe. It can be read in full or used as a reference for specific cybersecurity topics relevant to board agendas. Written by cybersecurity and business transformation experts Claire Pales and Anna Leibel, 'The Secure Board' equips leaders with the knowledge and confidence to integrate cybersecurity into governance, protecting both company assets and people in an increasingly digital world.
1
'Secure by Design' is a comprehensive guide to protecting small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) from cybercrime. Contrary to the common misconception that only large corporations are targeted, SMEs are the primary victims of cyberattacks. This book provides a practical, step-by-step approach using the proven SECURE method to help businesses identify threats, maintain operations during an attack and prevent future incidents. The SECURE method consists of six key steps: Survey (assessing security weaknesses), Educate (building cybersecurity awareness among staff), Construct (developing a tailored security strategy), Unify (implementing security measures across the business and supply chain), Review (regularly testing security systems), and Evolve (continuously improving defenses against new threats). With clear guidance and actionable strategies, 'Secure by Design' equips SMEs with the tools to strengthen their cybersecurity posture and safeguard their business from digital threats.
2
'Cyber Security and Business Analysis' is a comprehensive guide that helps business analysts integrate cybersecurity into their work. It provides the techniques, tools and frameworks necessary to identify risks at all levels and ensure secure, resilient systems. The book offers a versatile framework that can be applied either as individual components or as a whole, making it adaptable to different business needs. Through real-life examples, security incidents and analogies, the book goes beyond surface-level concepts to provide a deeper understanding of cybersecurity. By blending business analysis principles with cybersecurity best practices, it equips professionals with the knowledge needed to protect organisations from threats while delivering effective and secure solutions. Whether you're a business analyst or involved in risk management, this book is an essential resource for shaping secure and robust business systems.
3
'Secure You: The Ultimate Cybersecurity Handbook for Startups and Small Businesses in the Digital Age' is a practical and accessible guide to protecting both business and personal data from cyber threats. Designed for startup founders, small business owners and individuals looking to strengthen their cybersecurity, this book offers clear, step-by-step strategies to safeguard digital assets. Written in plain language, Secure You provides expert advice, real-world examples of cyber threats, and actionable checklists at the end of each chapter to help readers implement effective security measures. It covers the latest cybersecurity best practices, offering insights into evolving threats and how to stay ahead of them. Additionally, the book includes exclusive bonus materials such as sample IT policies, cyber incident response plans, and a glossary of key cybersecurity terms to simplify complex concepts. Whether you're launching a new venture, running an established business, or simply looking to protect your personal information, Secure You is an essential resource for achieving digital security and peace of mind.
4
'How to Cyber Secure Your Business' by Tracy Hardin is a practical cybersecurity guide to help business owners and managers understand the threats facing their companies and how to defend against them. Written in clear, straightforward language, it breaks down complex security concepts into actionable steps that anyone can follow. The book explores the latest hacking tactics, the risks of ransomware and the most common vulnerabilities businesses face. It also provides practical strategies for strengthening cybersecurity, testing defenses and proactively reducing risk. With a glossary of key cybersecurity terms, this guide makes it easy to understand the jargon seen in news headlines. Whether you're new to cybersecurity or looking to improve your company’s defenses, this book is an essential resource for staying protected in today’s digital landscape.
5
'The Secure Board' is a practical guide for current and aspiring board members looking to navigate the growing risks of cyber threats. With global cybersecurity spending projected to reach $433 billion by 2030, the book emphasises the important role of directors in managing cyber risk - whether financial, reputational, or regulatory. Designed for ease of use, the book provides clear, jargon-free insights to help board members ask the right questions and ensure their organisations are cyber-safe. It can be read in full or used as a reference for specific cybersecurity topics relevant to board agendas. Written by cybersecurity and business transformation experts Claire Pales and Anna Leibel, 'The Secure Board' equips leaders with the knowledge and confidence to integrate cybersecurity into governance, protecting both company assets and people in an increasingly digital world.
© Five Books 2025
