Cybersecurity for Dummies

Explore the latest developments in cybersecurity with this essential guide
 
Every day it seems we read another story about one company or another being targeted by cybercriminals. It makes some of us wonder: am I safe online? The good news is that we can all be cybersecure--and it doesn't take a degree in computer science to make it happen!
 
Cybersecurity For Dummies is the down-to-earth guide you need to secure your own data (and your company's, too). You'll get step-by-step guidance on how to implement reasonable security measures, prevent cyber attacks, deal securely with remote work, and what to do in the event that your information is compromised.
 
The book also offers:
* Updated directions on how to prevent ransomware attacks and how to handle the situation if you become a target
* Step-by-step instructions on how to create data backups and implement strong encryption
* Basic info that every aspiring cybersecurity professional needs to know
 
Cybersecurity For Dummies is the ideal handbook for anyone considering a career transition into cybersecurity, as well as anyone seeking to secure sensitive information.

List of contents

Introduction 1
 
Part 1: Getting Started with Cybersecurity 5
 
Chapter 1: What Exactly Is Cybersecurity? 7
 
Chapter 2: Getting to Know Common Cyberattacks 23
 
Chapter 3: The Bad Guys You Must Defend Against 49
 
Part 2: Improving Your Own Personal Security 69
 
Chapter 4: Evaluating Your Current Cybersecurity Posture 71
 
Chapter 5: Enhancing Physical Security 93
 
Chapter 6: Cybersecurity Considerations When Working from Home 105
 
Part 3: Protecting Yourself from Yourself 115
 
Chapter 7: Securing Your Accounts 117
 
Chapter 8: Passwords 135
 
Chapter 9: Preventing Social Engineering Attacks 151
 
Part 4: Cybersecurity for Businesses, Organizations, and Government 173
 
Chapter 10: Securing Your Small Business 175
 
Chapter 11: Cybersecurity and Big Businesses 201
 
Part 5: Handling a Security Incident (This Is a When, Not an If) 217
 
Chapter 12: Identifying a Security Breach 219
 
Chapter 13: Recovering from a Security Breach 239
 
Part 6: Backing Up and Recovery 259
 
Chapter 14: Backing Up 261
 
Chapter 15: Resetting Your Device 289
 
Chapter 16: Restoring from Backups 299
 
Part 7: Looking toward the Future 321
 
Chapter 17: Pursuing a Cybersecurity Career 323
 
Chapter 18: Emerging Technologies Bring New Threats 337
 
Part 8: The Part of Tens 351
 
Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Improve Your Cybersecurity without Spending a Fortune 353
 
Chapter 20: Ten (or So) Lessons from Major Cybersecurity Breaches 359
 
Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Safely Use Public Wi-Fi 367
 
Index 371
 

ntroduction 1
 
Part 1: Getting Started with Cybersecurity 5
 
Chapter 1: What Exactly Is Cybersecurity? 7
 
Chapter 2: Getting to Know Common Cyberattacks 23
 
Chapter 3: The Bad Guys You Must Defend Against 49
 
Part 2: Improving Your Own Personal Security 69
 
Chapter 4: Evaluating Your Current Cybersecurity Posture 71
 
Chapter 5: Enhancing Physical Security 93
 
Chapter 6: Cybersecurity Considerations When Working from Home 105
 
Part 3: Protecting Yourself from Yourself 115
 
Chapter 7: Securing Your Accounts 117
 
Chapter 8: Passwords 135
 
Chapter 9: Preventing Social Engineering Attacks 151
 
Part 4: Cybersecurity for Businesses, Organizations, and Government 173
 
Chapter 10: Securing Your Small Business 175
 
Chapter 11: Cybersecurity and Big Businesses 201
 
Part 5: Handling a Security Incident (This Is a When, Not an If) 217
 
Chapter 12: Identifying a Security Breach 219
 
Chapter 13: Recovering from a Security Breach 239
 
Part 6: Backing Up and Recovery 259
 
Chapter 14: Backing Up 261
 
Chapter 15: Resetting Your Device 289
 
Chapter 16: Restoring from Backups 299
 
Part 7: Looking toward the Future 321
 
Chapter 17: Pursuing a Cybersecurity Career 323
 
Chapter 18: Emerging Technologies Bring New Threats 337
 
Part 8: The Part of Tens 351
 
Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Improve Your Cybersecurity without Spending a Fortune 353
 
Chapter 20: Ten (or So) Lessons from Major Cybersecurity Breaches 359
 
Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Safely Use Public Wi-Fi 367
 
Index 371
 

ntroduction 1
 
Part 1: Getting Started with Cybersecurity 5
 
Chapter 1: What Exactly Is Cybersecurity? 7
 
Chapter 2: Getting to Know Common Cyberattacks 23
 
Chapter 3: The Bad Guys You Must Defend Against 49
 
Part 2: Improving Your Own Personal Se

About the author

Joseph Steinberg is a master of cybersecurity. He is one of very few people to hold the suite of security certifications including: CISSP^®, ISSAP^®, ISSMP^®, and CSSLP^®. Joseph has written several books on cybersecurity, including the previous edition of Cybersecurity For Dummies. He is currently a consultant on information security, and serves as an expert witness in related matters.

Summary

Explore the latest developments in cybersecurity with this essential guide

Every day it seems we read another story about one company or another being targeted by cybercriminals. It makes some of us wonder: am I safe online? The good news is that we can all be cybersecure--and it doesn't take a degree in computer science to make it happen!

Cybersecurity For Dummies is the down-to-earth guide you need to secure your own data (and your company's, too). You'll get step-by-step guidance on how to implement reasonable security measures, prevent cyber attacks, deal securely with remote work, and what to do in the event that your information is compromised.

The book also offers:
* Updated directions on how to prevent ransomware attacks and how to handle the situation if you become a target
* Step-by-step instructions on how to create data backups and implement strong encryption
* Basic info that every aspiring cybersecurity professional needs to know

Cybersecurity For Dummies is the ideal handbook for anyone considering a career transition into cybersecurity, as well as anyone seeking to secure sensitive information.

Product details

• Authors: Steinberg, J Steinberg, Joseph Steinberg, Steinberg Joseph
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.04.2022
• EAN: 9781119867180
• ISBN: 978-1-119-86718-0
• No. of pages: 416
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > IT, data processing > Data communication, networks; Computersicherheit, Informatik, computer science, Cybersecurity, Cybersicherheit, Networking / Security, Netzwerke / Sicherheit