Computer Security

Ever feel like you don’t even own the hardware and software you paid dearly for? Ever get the impression that you have to ask for permission before installing or changing a program on your device? Ever feel like Facebook and Instagram are listening to your conversations to show you relevant ads? You’re not alone. Half-baked products and services that chip away at your sense of ownership, independence and privacy are a part of a global wave of corporate indifference that micromanages and spies on honest, uniformed customers.

Step into the World of iPhone Mastery, a guide for beginners and seniors to unlock the full potential of your iPhone and confidently embrace the digital age.

The Information Security and Privacy Quick Reference: The Essential Handbook for Every CISO, CSO, and Chief Privacy Officer is an updated, convenient, and accurate desk reference for information privacy practitioners who need fast and easy access to the latest guidance, laws, and standards that apply in their field. This book is the most effective resource for information security professionals who need immediate and correct solutions to common and rarely encountered problems.

Imagine yourself on a digital battlefield, armed only with your wits and a keyboard. The thrill of outsmarting hackers and navigating complex cybersecurity challenges fuels your adrenaline, pushing you to new heights of knowledge and skill. As you delve deeper into the world of cybersecurity, you’ll discover the immense potential for growth and mastery that awaits you. With each challenge you conquer, you unlock a new level of expertise, honing your abilities to become a formidable force in the digital realm.

A Trojan horse or Trojan is a type of malware that is often disguised as legitimate software. Trojans can be employed by cyber-thieves and hackers trying to gain access to users' systems. Users are typically tricked by some form of social engineering into loading and executing Trojans on their systems. Once activated, Trojans can enable cyber-criminals to spy on you, steal your sensitive data, and gain backdoor access to your system. A computer virus is a type of computer program that, when executed, replicates itself by modifying other computer programs and inserting its own code. If this ...

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.

In an age where almost everything we do leaves a digital footprint, the field of digital forensics has never been more important. From tracking down cybercriminals to recovering critical data, digital forensics is at the forefront of solving modern-day crimes and protecting sensitive information.

The National Security Agency (NSA) and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) are releasing this joint cybersecurity advisory (CSA) to highlight the most common cybersecurity misconfigurations in large organizations, and detail the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) actors use to exploit these misconfigurations. Through NSA and CISA Red and Blue team assessments, as well as through the activities of NSA and CISA Hunt and Incident Response teams, the agencies identified the following 10 most common network misconfigurations.

In The Reign of Botnets, fraud and bot detection expert David Senecal delivers a timely and incisive presentation of the contemporary bot threat landscape and the latest defense strategies used by leading companies to protect themselves. The author uses plain language to lift the veil on bots and fraud, making a topic critical to your website's security easy to understand and even easier to implement.

Strap in for a page-turning journey into the realm of cyber protection and security systems with "Secure Strides!" Every inch of this comprehensive guide offers enlightening information about the intricate tapestry that constitutes the world of penetration testing and cybersecurity. Embark with us from Chapter One, delving into the captivating introduction to Penetration Testing and distinguishing between ethical hacking and penetration testing, leaving no stone unturned when it comes to a comprehensive understanding of the topic. Chapter Two enlightens eager minds about system ...

The NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0 provides guidance to industry, government agencies, and other organizations to manage cybersecurity risks. It offers a taxonomy of high-level cybersecurity outcomes that can be used by any organization - regardless of its size, sector, or maturity - to better understand, assess, prioritize, and communicate its cybersecurity efforts.

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.

Mastering Zero Trust: Strategy, Architecture & Execution: Design, Implementation, and Operations" offers a comprehensive guide to understanding and implementing Zero Trust Security in modern networks. This audiobook begins with an exploration of the evolution of cybersecurity and the challenges posed by traditional perimeter-based models. It introduces the foundational principles of Zero Trust—verify explicitly, apply least privilege access, and assume breach—highlighting why this approach is essential for today’s decentralized, cloud-driven environments.

Generative AI, Cybersecurity, and Ethics provides concise yet thorough insights into the dual role artificial intelligence plays in both enabling and safeguarding against cyber threats. Presented in an engaging and approachable style, this timely book explores critical aspects of the intersection of AI and cybersecurity while emphasizing responsible development and application.

In Zero Trust and Third-Party Risk, veteran cybersecurity leader Gregory Rasner delivers an accessible and authoritative walkthrough of the fundamentals and finer points of the zero trust philosophy and its application to the mitigation of third-party cyber risk. In this book, you'll explore how to build a zero trust program and nurture it to maturity. You will also learn how and why zero trust is so effective in reducing third-party cybersecurity risk.

Would you like to learn professional hacking techniques and strategies? Do you want to protect your data from hackers? Become a hacker yourself with this audiobook...Hacking is a very complicated series of processes that take a lot of effort and there are many things that you will need to learn. Hopefully, this audiobook will give you the most basic information so that you will be able to do this properly.

Unlock your digital potential with "Basic Computer Knowledge"! This comprehensive guide empowers you to master the essentials, from Windows XP to Windows 11, and beyond. More than just operating systems: Conquer Microsoft Office Suite: Master Word, PowerPoint, and Paint like a pro, crafting documents, presentations, and even simple graphics with confidence. Ace academic writing: Demystify research, citation, and formatting with dedicated sections on academic paper writing techniques. Boost your skills, wherever you are: Whether a student, professional, or home user, this guidebook equips ...

In The United States of Anonymous, Jeff Kosseff explores how the right to anonymity has shaped American values, politics, business, security, and discourse, particularly as technology has enabled people to separate their identities from their communications.

Billions of people around the globe use various applications of spatial computing daily - by using a ride-sharing app, GPS, social media check-ins, even Pokemon Go. Scientists and researchers use spatial computing to track diseases, map the bottom of the oceans, chart the behavior of endangered species, and create election maps in real time. Drones and driverless cars use a variety of spatial computing technologies. Spatial computing works by understanding the physical world, knowing and communicating our relation to places in that world, and navigating through those places.