CYBER SECURITY AND BUSINESS ANALYSIS

An essential guide to secure and robust systems.

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It is time to shift cyber security ‘left’ and strategise, design, code and test it holistically at every stage of the project life cycle. And this book aims to deliver pointers to enable you to do that. 

This book equips the Business Analysts with knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the complex landscape of cyber security, ultimately contributing to developing more secure and resilient systems and supports in their day-to-day business analysis. 

Security is not a fixed destination but an ongoing journey, constantly adapting to the evolving landscape of threats and challenges. In the ever-changing horizon of business analysis and cyber security, the notion of security as a continuous journey emphasises the need for perpetual vigilance, adaptation and improvement. Organisations must remain proactive, anticipating potential risks and evolving their strategies in response. 

The Business Analysis and Cyber Security Framework (© 2024 I-Perceptions Consulting Ltd) provided in this book acknowledges this dynamic nature, providing a roadmap for professionals to navigate this continuous journey effectively. It encourages a mindset that embraces change, learning and adaptation, ensuring that security measures stay resilient in the face of emerging threats. As the digital landscape evolves, the framework guides professionals in maintaining a state of readiness, understanding that security is an ongoing process rather than a fixed endpoint. 

The elements of this framework are versatile, allowing for their adaptable deployment, whether as individual components tailored to an organisation’s and project’s unique requirements or collectively to construct secure and resilient systems. Incorporating cyber security components not only furnishes a foundational backdrop but also provides guidance on how business analysts can effectively contribute to each element. 

This narrative, woven with the collective wisdom of business analysis and cyber security knowledge, the Business Analysis and Cyber Security Framework, content, stories, analogies and anecdotes, forms a holistic guide for your professional journey and within the organisational landscape. 

Why should you read it?

  • "The Business Analysis and Cyber Security Framework and the techniques shared within this book are much needed to extend the business analysis toolkit and help business analysts to ensure their organisations are provided with the most relevant advice and that organisational leaders are able to make smart decisions regarding cyber security protections. This book offers invaluable guidance for all business change and IT professionals who are working to safeguard their organisations against cyber threats, ensure the organisation’s assets are protected against misuse, damage or destruction, and build secure and robust systems."

    Debra Paul, CEO, AssisKD

  • "This book brings to life what cyber security means to business analysts and how they should consider this topic in their work. The framework developed throughout the book is simple to understand and offers a comprehensive guide. The book contains lots of practical advice which is brought to life with relatable and enjoyable anecdotes. This is a must for any business analyst wishing to learn more and grow their understanding and appreciation of cyber security."

    Victoria Banner BA, BSc, CBAP, Business Architect, Royal London Group

  • "Cyber security can be a dry subject. Bindu Channaveerappa has achieved the remarkable feat of making it not only interesting but entertaining, by seeing and explaining the wider business context in her own unique style"

    Nick de Voil MBCS, CITP, CBAP, CCA, Director, De Voil Consulting, past president of IIBA UK, author of ‘User Experience Foundations’

  • "Cyber Security and Business Analysis is both scary and reassuring – scary because I learned so many ways that things can and do go horribly wrong, but also very reassuring in the way that Bindu provides practical ways to protect organisations through cyber security via business analysis. Reassuring too are Bindu’s stories and metaphors peppered throughout the book, drawing on her deep experience and bringing light and life to what might otherwise be a challenging topic."

    Dr Penny Pullan, Editor of ‘Business Analysis and Leadership’ and Consultant at Making Projects Work Ltd

  • "Bindu convincingly raises awareness about the pivotal role BA professionals must play in making cyber security a first-class concern. Her highly approachable book gets you started by building on what you already know and by providing the tools and stories to engage your stakeholders. I have no doubt that Bindu’s book will become the de facto starting point for cyber security for many business analysis professionals."

    Filip Hendrickx, Founder and Innovating BA, altershape.eu

  • "A great book that truly connects the business analysis role to cyber security, the BABOK, and provides a framework and tools for business analysts to use to assess and evaluate how to ensure cyber security is part of their work and at what level."

    Angela Wick, BA-Cube Founder, LinkedIn Learning Instructor

  • "This is a vital primer for business analyst seeing to protect organisations from the ever-increasing risk of cyber attacks."

    Kevin Brennan, Professor at George Brown College and Business Architect

  • "Bindu has delivered a much-needed book that finally puts business analysts at the centre of the efforts to solve the complex cyber security challenges faced by modern enterprises."

    Mark Cross, Principal Business Analyst, Envista Consulting Ltd

  • "Bindu masterfully engages us with a storytelling and metaphors approach that resonates deeply, fostering significant shifts in our mindset. This book is an essential resource for integrating crucial cyber security awareness within business analysis practices. It serves as a definitive guide that can transform the situation for organisations at risk by providing the knowledge needed to address current cyber security challenges effectively."

    Fabricio Laguna, Senior Advisor for the President and CEO of the International Institute of Business Analysis

  • "Cyber Security and Business Analysis is an essential read for any business analyst looking to understand the often dense and seemingly uninviting world of cyber security. This book expertly demonstrates how the business analyst role can aid in the cyber security process and is often instrumental in ensuring the success of cyber security initiatives in a business. If you are just starting to work with cyber security or have been working with cyber security for years, this book will have something to offer you."

    Martin Pendlebury, Young Business Analysts

  • "Every piece of knowledge has to be fundamental, and that is precisely what Cyber Security and Business Analysis provides the reader. The cyber security framework presented in this book allows every business analyst to acquire the right security mindset and understand how security intertwines with business analysis’s core concepts, knowledge areas and tasks. Practical and exceptional!"

    Iurii Gomon, Founder, The Passionate Business Analyst

  • "I highly recommend this book to all business analysts. In particular, it frames cyber security in terms of business analysis so that as BAs we can easily and efficiently include it as part of our usual approach to requirements, discovery and elicitation, etc. Cyber security has very few champions outside of technical roles and BAs are uniquely placed to add value to this vital element of a business – this book really empowers us to be those champions."

    Richard Harrison, Principal Consultant, Herd Consulting

  • "Cyber Security and Business Analysis is an empowering read, packed with actionable knowledge. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or simply starting your cyber security journey, this book is invaluable!"

    Kudzai Muchenje, Business Analyst, SanlamAllianz

  • "I couldn’t be more proud and happy for Bindu Channaveerappa CBAP, CCA as she adds “Author” to her vida. I am so grateful to have been a part of her journey and I’m especially excited to see a published work completely dedicated to the practice of business analysis in cybersecurity. Bindu’s perspective and story-telling gifts bring this book to life. I strongly encourage anyone interested in learning about cybersecurity and managing risk to pick up this book and read it. Her framework and approach can be applied to your BA practice no matter the domain or industry you work. It’s inspiring, revealing, and a authentic treatment of an extremely important subject. "

    Terry Baresh, Enterprise Data Governance Consultant at Securian Financial with expertise in Cybersecurity, Policy, Governance, and Data Analytics