Computer Security

As the times have shifted in the last decade or so, we have started to depend more and more upon our computers as well as other electronic devices for our needs. The United States’ reliance on networked systems and the high costs associated with cyber attacks have led many leaders in the US government and the Department of Defense (DOD) to prioritize protecting our critical networked infrastructure. Part of that focus is trying to develop a strategy for deterring adversaries from attacking our networks in the first place.

Every time you download a new app, open a web browser, or take an online quiz, you're generating data online - and the data is going to who owns it, not you. We are now in an era of dark surveillance fueled by the rise of surveillance capitalism. Large corporations are mining information about the consumer and their daily habits without their knowledge and turning that into profit.

You may or may not be technologically inclined, but whichever way it floats your boat, this guide will show you what you can learn about blockchain technology. Some of the specific details that nobody tells you will come to light, as well as the opportunities this technology has created for, oh… I don’t know… bitcoin millionaires! Yes, we’ll talk about that too, and we will also mention how blockchain technology fits into that.

Social engineering is one of the biggest threats to our organizations today. Social engineers use manipulation techniques to coerce people into revealing secrets about our companies to allow attackers to gain access to critical systems. In this audiobook, we will look at some of the techniques used in social engineering and look at how to guard yourself against them.

We all keep secrets—from our locker codes to our passwords to our online interactions. And we choose to share those secrets only with those whom we trust. So, too, do organizations, businesses, governments, and armies. In Cryptography, Panos Louridas provides a broad and accessible introduction to cryptography, the art and science of keeping and revealing secrets.

Web3 is emerging to expand the opportunities for creators by delivering tools that help them regain their content freedom, monetize their content better, safeguard their personal data, and fight back against censorship.

Here are the real-life stories of the visionaries who are rewiring the world through the new technology called blockchain. Through deep research and firsthand interviews, authors Sir John Hargrave and Evan Karnoupakis will take you on a pause-resisting journey with these dreamers as they disrupt the world.

This audiobook is a comprehensive cyber security implementation manual which gives practical guidance on the individual activities identified in the IT Governance Cyber Resilience Framework (CRF) that can help organisations become cyber resilient and combat the cyber threat landscape.

Este audiolibro es la guía esencial para principiantes para comprender la tecnología de blockchain, las criptomonedas, bitcoin y el futuro del dinero. En esta guía, discutiremos todo lo que hay que saber sobre las criptomonedas, su impacto en el futuro del dinero y el comercio, y lo más importante, cómo puede prepararse usted para la tecnología disruptiva que es el blockchain.

The book, Introduction to Corporate IT Security, aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the complex and ever-evolving field of information security. The book is divided into eight chapters that cover various aspects of IT security and provide practical guidance on how to secure your organization's data and systems.

These cybersecurity authorities—herein referred to as “authoring organizations”—are aware that communities may seek cost-savings and quality-of-life improvements through the digital transformation of infrastructure to create “smart cities".

Your AI systems handle millions in transactions daily. Are they truly secure? This essential guide reveals how Latin American financial institutions are protecting their AI infrastructure against emerging threats — from quantum attacks to model manipulation. Written for decision-makers who need to understand both the threats and solutions in our rapidly evolving financial landscape. Discover proven frameworks for securing AI systems while maintaining competitive advantage in one of the world's most dynamic banking markets.

For more than a year, Washington Post reporter Robert O'Harrow has explored the threats proliferating in our digital universe. This audiobook is a compilation of that reporting. With chapters built around real people, including hackers, security researchers, and corporate executives, this book will help regular people, lawmakers, and businesses better understand the mind-bending challenge of keeping the Internet safe from hackers and security breaches - and all-out war.

In The Four Powers, Hanania provides a fast-paced historical assessment of centralized power. From World War I to crypto, Hanania explains the emerging trend toward technodemocracy: a decentralized system of governance whereby power-centralized institutions (such as churches, banks, political parties, campaign donors, Amazon, and the CIA) become obsolete.

This book is a good guide and provides basics on AI and cybersecurity to beginners and dummies. Also, it is helpful to answer questions of businesses like: How can one implement AI and cybersecurity in a company?, How and when can you link an AI?, and much more.

Are you curious about the world of hacking? Do you know how hackers break down passwords and break into systems? Would you like to protect your computer systems - and your personal information? With Justin Hatmaker's Hacking: Penetration Testing, Basic Security, and How to Hack, you can do all this and more! What types of hacking attacks are out there? How can you defend yourself?

Did you know that a home without a security system is three times more likely to be targeted for a break-in than one with an alarm fitted? This is a sobering thought. If you want to avoid becoming a statistic in the one in five homes that suffer a home invasion every year, then getting a decent alarm system should be a paramount consideration. Your Short Guide to Security Systems has detailed information to help you make informed choices that protect your property and keep your family from harm.

Since the introduction of multi-user computer systems, user authentication has primarily relied on the use of usernames and passwords. To strengthen the authentication process, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) requires the user to present multiple elements in different categories, or “factors,” as part of an authentication attempt. These factors are something you have, something you know, and something you are.

The Snake implant is considered the most sophisticated cyber espionage tool designed and used by Center 16 of Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) for long-term intelligence collection on sensitive targets. To conduct operations using this tool, the FSB created a covert peer-to-peer (P2P) network of numerous Snake-infected computers worldwide.

Author Peter K. Chronis claims we need a “moonshot” to bolster our cybersecurity - an astonishing achievement on the scale of wiping out polio, defeating the Nazis, or landing on the moon. The author uses inspiration and lessons from these other complex “moonshots” as a guide to help us develop a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy. The Cyber Conundrum examines the many flaws in global cybersecurity strategy and proposes solutions the tech industry, governments, and companies need to explore to address fundamental cybersecurity challenges.