Computer Security

This book takes a systemic look at our environment to better understand the risk landscape and take the lead to improve the management of cyber risk. To mitigate cyber risk from disrupting our organization's achievement of its business goals, IT needs to transform how they approach security. This book lays the foundation for a transformative journey for IT to re-imagine their cyber security program through the lens of systems thinking in the context of risk management.

Targeted attack and determined human adversaries (DHA) have changed the information security game forever. Writing secure code is as important as ever; however, this satisfies only one piece of the puzzle. Effective defense against targeted attack requires IT professionals to understand how attackers use - and abuse - enterprise design to their advantage. To defend against hackers, you must first learn to think like a hacker.

Deceptive misinformation comes at us for many reasons. A key one is to steal our assets. We are free to communicate and stay connected in many ways. This great benefit, however, is now abused by criminal elements to take and defraud, bringing shame on trusting souls. The wreckage wrought by cyber criminality is not only financial but highly emotional. Lives are lost to depression and suicide. Don’t let this happen to you or your family. Scam Proof Your Assets: Guarding Against Widespread Deception gives you the tools and context for protecting yourself.

Based on insights gained from academic research, as well as interviews with UK-based security professionals from various sectors, The Psychology of Information Security describes how resolving conflicts between security compliance and human behavior explains the importance of careful risk management and how to align a security program with wider business objectives, providing methods and techniques to engage stakeholders and encourage buy-in.

Welcome to the wonderful world of hacking, a seemingly magical world, crafted out of the heart of mystery and wonder, but an oh so very real world where those who hesitate for even just a moment end up in very deep doo-doo, and only the elite have what it takes to survive!

Are you prepared to defend your network from cyberterrorism? Do you understand how the hacking process works? Unfortunately, for many individuals, the answer is no, leaving them exposed to dangers online. The potential dangers of hacking increases as people grow more interconnected. Your business could be held hostage, as you get locked out of your own network. Or, you could have your personal information exposed. Because of these risks, it’s essential that you secure your system.

Cyber Security Beginners Guide. Technology is constantly changing fast and it wont stop, we know this; however, now machine learning and automation are huge game-changers for security and threat management. Do you feel that cyber security is indispensable in todays digital-dependent world? Do you want to introduce yourself to the world of cyber security but are easily overwhelmed or not sure where to start? Are you concerned about your own digital devices and networks, do you suspect they may be hacked or reporting information about your daily habits to unknown databases?

The benefits of living in a digital, globalized society are enormous; so too are the dangers. The world has become a law enforcer’s nightmare and every criminal’s dream. We bank online; shop online; date, learn, work and live online. But have the institutions that keep us safe on the streets learned to protect us in the burgeoning digital world? Have we become complacent about our personal security—sharing our thoughts, beliefs and the details of our daily lives with anyone who might care to relieve us of them?

The Cyber Risk Handbook is the practitioner's guide to implementing, measuring, and improving the counter-cyber capabilities of the modern enterprise. The first resource of its kind, this book provides authoritative guidance for real-world situations and cross-functional solutions for enterprise-wide improvement.

A concise introductory guide to the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Are you struggling to understand what blockchain technology does and how it can benefit your business? "The Blockchain Innovator's Handbook" is an accessible guide for leaders. It covers everything from opportunity identification to implementation and shows how to unlock new business opportunities in a fast-changing environment.

A former FBI Special Agent, US Army officer, and leading cyber-security expert offers a devastating and essential look at the misinformation campaigns that have become the cutting edge of modern warfare - and how we can protect ourselves against them. Clint Watts electrified the nation when he testified regarding Russian interference in the 2016 election. In Messing with the Enemy, the counterterrorism, cybersecurity, and homeland security expert introduces us to a frightening world in which terrorists and cyber criminals don’t hack your computer, they hack your mind.

Go from cyber-insecure to cyber-savvy—outsmart cyber thieves with this comprehensive guide to a safe, fulfilling online experience—even if online safety is uncharted territory for you! Just 10 years ago, few people could probably envision a world where they could shop with their mobile phone, effortlessly connect their home and work computers, or access literally millions of apps with just one click. The upside of ubiquitous connectivity? Speed, practicality, efficiency. The downside? Data has become gold, and our “treasure” is sadly all too accessible to clever hackers and data thieves.

The MSPs that are dominating the market aren’t selling IT anymore. They’re selling protection—protection from regulators, cyber insurance denials, and lawsuits that are wiping out businesses like yours. Standardized: The MSP’s Guide to Avoiding Lawsuits, Scaling Compliance, and Winning High-Value Clients isn’t theory—it’s a battle-tested blueprint for turning compliance into a scalable, profitable service that keeps clients loyal and lawyers off your back.

In today's digital landscape, many organisations believe their security investments make them impervious to cyberattacks. Yet breaches continue to dominate headlines, leaving executives wondering: "How did this happen despite our compliance certificates and security tools?" Drawing from 19 years of frontline cybersecurity experience, Sandeep Jaryal reveals the critical blind spots that leave organisations vulnerable regardless of their security budgets.

Your data has already been sold...Get it back. There are so many times when we are online, and we need to make sure that our data is safe. We assume that we are doing a good job with a bit of anti-virus protection and carefully selecting what sites we visit. But when some of the big companies we trust, including Facebook, Google, and more, are willing to gather up as much data as they can about all our lives (whether online or not) and then sell it make money, it’s hard to know how safe our information really is.

Spring in Action, Fourth Edition is a hands-on guide to the Spring Framework, updated for version 4. It covers the features, tools, and practices including Spring MVC, REST, Security, Web Flow, and more. You'll move between short snippets and an ongoing example as you learn to build simple and efficient J2EE applications. Author Craig Walls has a special knack for crisp and entertaining examples that zoom in on the features and techniques you really need.

Cybersecurity incidents make the news with startling regularity. Each breach makes headlines, inspires panic, instigates lawsuits, and is then forgotten. The cycle of alarm and amnesia continues with the next attack, and the one after that. Cybersecurity expert Josephine Wolff argues that we shouldn't forget about these incidents, we should investigate their trajectory, from technology flaws to reparations for harm done to their impact on future security measures. We can learn valuable lessons in the aftermath of cybersecurity breaches.

Need to learn blockchain quickly? This crash course will get you up to speed on the basics quickly. This two-in-one audiobook bundle covers all important aspects of blockchain and its applications, especially in cryptocurrency.

Electricity is essentially the lifeblood of the modern, technological society that we enjoy, for without it, the devices and machinery that enable our economy would not be able to function. The US grid is aging, and one of the tools for modernizing the system is the incorporation of computerized systems that allow for the rapid monitoring and control of the equipment used in the grid. Connecting these systems to the internet has increased the ability to remotely control aspects of the grid, but this has come with increasing concern for the grid’s cybersecurity.