Internet Security

Every day, we send and receive countless messages—emails from work, reminders from banks, shipping updates from online stores, and texts from friends. Communicating through screens has become so common that most of us don’t even think twice before opening a message, clicking a link, or responding to a notification. But in that sea of normal communication lies something much more dangerous: messages designed to trick you, to make you give away your passwords, financial details, or other private information. These scams often come hidden in the very tools we trust most—email and text.

Delve into the dynamic and ever-evolving realm of cybersecurity with this comprehensive study guide, meticulously crafted to guide aspiring professionals on their path to (ISC)² CC certification. Navigating through fundamental concepts and advanced techniques, this book serves as a trusted companion for those seeking to master the intricate landscape of cybersecurity.

Unlock the doors to a world of cybersecurity mastery with "Mastering CySA+: A Comprehensive Guide to CompTIA CySA+ Certification." This meticulously crafted guide is your key to conquering the challenges of the CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) certification, offering a comprehensive blend of practice questions, detailed answers, and a roadmap to confidently pass the exam.

Mastering OSINT and Dark Web Investigations: by Eric Waldrep is an advanced guide for professionals navigating the complex worlds of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) and the Dark Web. The book equips investigators with technical skills, methodologies, and ethical frameworks to handle cases ranging from corporate fraud to national security threats.

Someone in the U.S. is an identity-theft victim every four seconds. It is extremely easy for anyone from anywhere in the world to assume your identity and, in a matter of hours, devastate your life in ways that can take years to recover from. Stealing Your Life is the reference everyone needs, by an unsurpassed authority on the latest identity-theft schemes.

In Threats: What Every Engineer Should Learn From Star Wars, accomplished security expert and educator Adam Shostack delivers an accessible and engaging discussion of security threats and how to develop secure systems. The book will prepare you to take on the Dark Side as you learn—in a structured and memorable way—about the threats to your systems. You'll move from thinking of security issues as clever one-offs and learn to see the patterns they follow.

If you've ever made a secure purchase with your credit card over the internet, then you have seen cryptography, or "crypto", in action. From Stephen Levy - the author who made "hackers" a household word - comes this account of a revolution that is already affecting every citizen in the 21st century. Crypto tells the inside story of how a group of "crypto rebels" - nerds and visionaries turned freedom fighters - teamed up with corporate interests to beat Big Brother and ensure our privacy on the internet.

The journey towards robust OT cybersecurity is not a destination but a continuous evolution. As technology advances and threat actors become more sophisticated, the need for vigilance and adaptation remains paramount. This book has provided a framework—a set of guiding principles and actionable strategies—for building a resilient cybersecurity posture. However, the true measure of success lies not in the implementation of specific technologies or policies but in the cultivation of a security-conscious culture.

Real-World Cryptography teaches practical techniques for day-to-day work as a developer, sysadmin, or security practitioner. There’s no complex math or jargon. You’ll learn building blocks like hash functions and signatures, and cryptographic protocols like HTTPS and secure messaging. This audiobook is a joy to listen to - and it might just save your bacon the next time you’re targeted by an adversary after your data.

If you want to avoid getting hacked, having your information spread, and discover the world of ethical hacking then pay attention.... Two manuscripts in one audiobook: Cybersecurity: An Essential Guide to Computer and Cyber Security for Beginners, Including Ethical Hacking, Risk Assessment, Social Engineering, Attack and Defense Strategies, and Cyber-Warfare, Ethical Hacking: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Using Penetration Testing to Audit and Improve the Cyber-Security of Computer Networks, Including Tips on Social Engineering.

Unravel the intricate layers of modern cybersecurity with the comprehensive guide to the CompTIA CASP+ Certification Advanced Security Practitioner. Dive into the depths of this dynamic field as this book becomes your companion in mastering the multifaceted world of digital defense. This guide will equip both novice and seasoned professionals with the arsenal needed to fortify their expertise. Each chapter serves as a gateway into a domain crucial for fortifying networks, mitigating risks, and mastering advanced security practices.

Digital literacy advocate Diana Graber demystifies the complicated digital landscape facing today’s kids and provides answers for parents and teachers eager to show them how to use technology as an empowering force in their lives and in their role as future leaders.

Get a fascinating and disturbing look into how state and nonstate actors throughout the world use cyber attacks to gain military, political, and economic advantages. In the third edition of this book, cyber warfare researcher Jeffrey Caruso explores the latest advances in cyber espionage and warfare that have emerged on the battlefields of Ukraine and the Middle East.

It’s easy to find descriptions of what threat intelligence is. But it’s harder to learn how to use it to truly make your organization safe from cybercriminals. How can threat intelligence strengthen all the teams in a cybersecurity organization? This audiobook answers this question. It reviews the kinds of threat intelligence that are useful to security teams and how each team can use that intelligence to solve problems and address challenges.

Your sovereignty is under attack. You don't need the red pill to see it because you've already been unplugged. It's all around you. Within this audiobook lies top secrets known only to the FBI and a few law enforcement agencies: How to disappear in style and retain assets. How to switch up multiple identities on the fly and be invisible such that no one; not your ex, not your parole officer, nor even the federal government can find you. Ever.

Internationally renowned privacy expert Daniel J. Solove draws from a range of fields, from law to philosophy to the humanities, to illustrate the profound changes technology is wreaking upon our privacy, why they matter, and what can be done about them. Solove provides incisive examinations of key concepts in the digital sphere, including control, manipulation, harm, automation, reputation, consent, prediction, inference, and many others.

As Janell Burley Hofmann, mother of five, wrapped her 13-year-old's iPhone on Christmas Eve, she was overwhelmed by questions: "Will my children learn to sit and wonder without Googling? Should I know their passwords for online accounts? Will they experience the value of personal connection without technology?" In iRules, Hofmann provides families with the tools they need to find a balance between technology and human interaction through a philosophy she calls Slow Tech Parenting.

Why is the internet so broken, and what could ever possibly fix it? In Internet for the People, leading tech writer Ben Tarnoff offers an answer. The internet is broken, he argues, because it is owned by private firms and run for profit. Google annihilates your privacy and Facebook amplifies right-wing propaganda because it is profitable to do so. But the internet wasn't always like this. Tarnoff tells the story of the privatization that made the modern internet, and which set in motion the crises that consume it today. It's time to demand an internet by and for the people.

An accessible guide that breaks down the complex issues around mass surveillance and data privacy and explores the negative consequences it can have on individual citizens and their communities. Attorney and data privacy expert Heidi Boghosian unpacks widespread myths around the seemingly innocuous nature of surveillance, sets the record straight about what government agencies and corporations do with our personal data, and offers solutions to take back our information.

What value does managed security bring when there’s no way to promise ROI? How do you convince small business owners to part with their hard-earned revenue when they don’t feel vulnerable to a cyberattack? What is the best way to mitigate your clients’ risk without feeling dishonest or using slimy sales tactics? And could someone please demystify sales and make it easy? This book is the answer to all those questions and more. Forged in the steel of real-world MSP successes and failures, you’ll learn how to sell cybersecurity, simply and easily—even for the techiest tech in the industry.