Author Description

Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting computer systems, networks, and data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. It is a rapidly growing field that plays a critical role in protecting organizations and individuals from cyber threats such as hacking, phishing, and malware. This book details cybersecurity concepts and has quiz to reinforce learning. This book is suitable for any Business or IT Professional who wants to make a career in Cybersecurity. The following is covered: [1] Introduction to Cybersecurity: Overview of the field of cybersecurity The various types of cyber threats The importance of cybersecurity in protecting organizations and individuals [2] Network Security Firewalls Intrusion detection and prevention systems Network segmentation [3] Security protocols Security protocols such as SSL/TLS and HTTPS Encryption methods such as AES and RSA [4] Access control Authentication Authorization Single sign-on [5] Security management Incident response Threat intelligence Vulnerability management [6] Malware and advanced persistent threats (APTs) Malware types How malwares spread How to detect, prevent and remove malwares [7] Social Engineering Social engineering tactics Phishing and Spear phishing How to detect and prevent Social Engineering attacks [8] Security Compliance Compliance regulations such as PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and GDPR Best practices for meeting compliance requirements [9] Cloud Security Security risks and best practices of cloud-based services such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud [10] Cyber incident response Incident response planning Incident response teams Incident response best practices