Overview
How Cybersecurity Really Works is the perfect introduction to cybersecurity. Whether youāre a computer science student or a business professional, it will teach you the basics without all the jargon.
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This beginners guide covers different types of attacks, common tactics used by online adversaries, and defensive strategies you can use to protect yourself. Youāll learn what security professionals do, what an attack looks like from a cybercriminalās viewpoint, and how to implement sophisticated cybersecurity measures on your own devices.
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In addition, youāll find explanations of topics like malware, phishing, and social engineering attacks, coupled with real-world examples and hands-on exercises to help you apply what youāve learned. Youāll explore ways to bypass access controls, prevent infections from worms and viruses, and protect your cloud accounts from attackers.
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Youāll also learn how to:
Ā ā¢ Ā Analyze emails to detect phishing attempts
Ā ā¢ Ā Use SQL injection to attack a website
Ā ā¢ Ā Examine malware from the safety of a sandbox environment
Ā ā¢ Ā Use the command line to evaluate and improve your computer and network security
Ā ā¢ Ā Deploy encryption and hashing to protect your files
Ā ā¢ Ā Create a comprehensive risk management plan
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You canāt afford to ignore cybersecurity anymore, but attackers wonāt wait while you read a long technical manual. Thatās why How Cybersecurity Really Works teaches you just the essentials you need to think beyond antivirus and make the right decisions to keep the online monsters at bay.
This book title, How Cybersecurity Really Works (A Hands-On Guide for Total Beginners), ISBN: 9781718501287, by Sam Grubb, published by No Starch Press (March 23, 2021) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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