Computer Security

If keeping your business or your family safe from cybersecurity threats is on your to-do list, Cybersecurity for Dummies will introduce you to the basics of becoming cyber-secure! You'll learn what threats exist, and how to identify, protect against, detect, and respond to these threats, as well as how to recover if you have been breached! 

(ISC)2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Official Study Guide, 9th Edition has been completely updated based on the latest 2021 CISSP Exam Outline. This bestselling Sybex study guide covers 100% of the exam objectives. You'll prepare for the exam smarter and faster with Sybex thanks to expert content, knowledge from our real-world experience, advice on mastering this adaptive exam, access to the Sybex online interactive learning environment, and much more. Reinforce what you've learned with key topic exam essentials and chapter review questions.

Unlock the world of digital investigation and fortify your expertise in Computer Hacking Forensic Investigation (CHFI) with this comprehensive guide. Tailored specifically for aspirants aiming to ace the CHFI certification, this book is a roadmap to success, blending theory with hands-on practice test questions and detailed answers. Explore the intricate landscape of digital forensics as you navigate through chapters meticulously designed to encompass the core elements of CHFI.

Cybersecurity All-in-One For Dummies covers a lot of ground in the world of keeping computer systems safe from those who want to break in. This book offers a one-stop resource on cybersecurity basics, personal security, business security, cloud security, security testing, and security awareness. Filled with content to help with both personal and business cybersecurity needs, this book shows you how to lock down your computers, devices, and systems—and explains why doing so is more important now than ever.

Be online without leaving a trace. Your every step online is being tracked and stored, and your identity literally stolen. Big companies and big governments want to know and exploit what you do, and privacy is a luxury few can afford or understand. In this explosive yet practical book, Kevin...

AI for Defense and Intelligence is a timely and compelling listen for graduate students interested in this rapidly-growing field, mid-career professionals looking to rebrand, and senior leaders in federal agencies who want to get smart on the latest tech. This approachable and focused book provides an overview of AI basics, a review of powerful machine learning models, and a discussion of applications across natural language processing (NLP), computer vision (CV), optimization, agent-based modeling and more.

Kevin Mitnick, the world’s most wanted computer hacker, managed to hack into some of the country’s most powerful—and seemingly impenetrable—agencies and companies. By conning employees into giving him private information and maneuvering through layers of security, he gained access to...

Computer Hacking Exposed: Mastering The Art Of Computer Hacking Unlock the Secrets of Computer Hacking – Learn, Master, and Stay Ahead! Ever wondered how hackers think, operate, and execute their tactics? Now you can dive deep into the fascinating world of computer hacking with “Computer Hacking Exposed: Mastering The Art Of Computer Hacking”. This comprehensive guide takes you behind the scenes, teaching you the techniques, tools, and strategies used by hackers worldwide. What You’ll Discover Inside 🔍 The Foundations of Hacking – Understand how hacking works and why it’s a ...

Hacking the Hacker takes you inside the world of cybersecurity to show you what goes on behind the scenes, and introduces you to the men and women on the front lines of this technological arms race. Twenty-six of the world's top white hat hackers, security researchers, writers, and leaders describe what they do and why, with each profile preceded by a no-experience-necessary explanation of the relevant technology.  

Ever wondered how a Hacker thinks? Or how you could become a Hacker? This book will show you how Hacking works. You will have a chance to understand how attackers gain access to your systems and steal information. Also, you will learn what you need to do to protect yourself from cyber threats and the most common hacking techniques used today. Here's what you'll learn from this security book: The type of hackers How the process of Hacking works and how attackers cover their traces How to install and use Kali Linux The basics of CyberSecurity All the information on malware and cyber attacks ...

Part one of this audiobook delivers a variety of computer networking-related topics to be easily understood by beginners. In part two, you will take a journey into the world of cybercrimes and cybersecurity. The topics outlined in this audiobook are delivered in a language easy to understand and constantly piquing your interest so that you will want to explore the topics presented even more.

Technology moves fast, and so should your learning. This comprehensive audiobook study guide is designed for modern learners who want to prepare effectively for the CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201) and Core 2 (220-1202) exams without putting life on hold. Whether you're driving to work, walking, training at the gym, or handling daily routines, this guide transforms ordinary time into focused, productive preparation.

A great deal of time and money is spent on protecting critical digital assets. Many organizations focus their security testing on compliance or limited scope reviews of a system. These limited tests often leave an organization with a false sense of security. Organizations that open themselves to an assessment of not only their technology but of their people and processes can significantly improve their security posture and adjust its limited security budget and resources to protect the most critical assets. Scenario-based testing and Red Team techniques can be used to determine how an ...

Get complete coverage of all objectives included on the CompTIA Security+ exam SY0-601 from this comprehensive resource. Written by a team of leading information security experts, this authoritative guide fully addresses the skills required to perform essential security functions and to secure hardware, systems, and software. You'll find learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, exam tips, practice exam questions, and in-depth explanations.

Before the internet became widely known as a global tool for terrorists, one perceptive US citizen recognized its ominous potential. Armed with clear evidence of computer espionage, he began a highly personal quest to expose a hidden network of spies that threatened national security. But would the authorities back him up? Cliff Stoll's dramatic firsthand account is "a computer-age detective story, instantly fascinating [and] astonishingly gripping" - Smithsonian.

Rick Howard, the Chief Security Officer, Chief Analyst, and Senior fellow at The Cyberwire, challenges the conventional wisdom of current cybersecurity best practices, strategy, and tactics and makes the case that the profession needs to get back to first principles.

We are living in the computer age, in a world increasingly designed and engineered by computer programmers and software designers, by people who call themselves hackers. Who are these people, what motivates them, and why should you care? Consider these facts: Everything around us is turning into computers. Your typewriter is gone, replaced by a computer. Your phone has turned into a computer. So has your camera. Soon your TV will. Your car was not only designed on computers, but has more processing power in it than a room-sized mainframe did in 1970. 

Unlock the skills of a professional penetration tester and discover how to identify and close the same security gaps hackers look for every day. Penetration PEN Testing Like a Pro gives you a complete, practical roadmap for mastering both software and hardware testing techniques. Inside, you’ll find 50 essential skills and workflows that cover everything from network scanning and wireless testing to web application security, social engineering, and cloud assessments. Each skill is explained in plain language, with step-by-step methods that make even advanced concepts clear and easy to ...

Two defense experts explore the collision of war, politics, and social media, where the most important battles are now only a click away. Through the weaponization of social media, the Internet is changing war and politics, just as war and politics are changing the Internet. Terrorists livestream their attacks, “Twitter wars” produce real world casualties, and viral misinformation alters not just the result of battles, but the very fate of nations. The result is that war, tech, and politics have blurred into a new kind of battlespace that plays out on our smartphones.

Learn how to hack from this comprehensive audiobook. It will teach you how about the best tools for each kind of hacking, attacking with frameworks, cracking encryption, and various other subjects related to hacking.