Confident Cyber Security: The Essential Insights and How to Protect from Threats

ISBN-13: 9781398611924 / Angielski

Dr Jessica Barker

Opis

Uncover the basic principles of cyber security and futureproof your career with this easy-to-understand, jargon-busting beginner's guide to the practical skills you need.

Recenzje

"Whether you're an aspiring professional planning a career in cybersecurity or a board member needing to secure your organization, this book offers a goldmine of insights. Its accessible language and actionable advice make it a valuable resource for anyone." Mikko Hypponen, technology speaker and author

Spis treści

• • Chapter - 00: Introduction;
• Section - ONE: Why Cyber Security?;
• • Chapter - 01: What cyber security is;
  • Chapter - 02: Why it is important;
• Section - TWO: The technical side of cyber security;
• • Chapter - 03: Technical vulnerabilities
• Section - THREE: The human side of cyber security;
• • Chapter - 04: Why people are so important in cyber security;
  • Chapter - 05: Social engineering;
  • Chapter - 06: Attacks that utilize social engineering;
• Section - FOUR: The physical side of cyber security;
• • Chapter - 07: Why physical space matters in cyber security;
  • Chapter - 08: Attacks on the individual;
  • Chapter - 09: Attacks on organizations;
  • Chapter - 10: Nation state cyber security - Geopolitics;
• Section - FIVE: The future of cyber security and what it means for your career;
• • Chapter - 11: Cyber security in different industries;
  • Chapter - 12: Cyber security at the board level;
  • Chapter - 13: The variety of cyber security careers;
  • Chapter - 14: Pursuing a cyber security career

O autorze

Dr Jessica Barker MBE is an award-winning leader in the human side of cyber security and has delivered awareness sessions to over 50,000 people. She has appeared on media outlets such as BBC, Sky News and Wired and has delivered over 80 keynotes for organizations and conferences including NATO, the World Government Summit and RSA.


She serves on numerous boards, including the UK Government Cyber Security Advisory Board. Jessica Barker has been awarded an MBE for services to cyber security.