Cybersecurity For Dummies, 2nd Edition

  • 6h 52m
  • Joseph Steinberg
  • John Wiley & Sons (US)
  • 2022

Explore the latest developments in cybersecurity with this essential guide

Every day it seems we read another story about one company or another being targeted by cybercriminals. It makes some of us wonder: am I safe online? The good news is that we can all be cybersecure—and it doesn’t take a degree in computer science to make it happen!

Cybersecurity For Dummies is the down-to-earth guide you need to secure your own data (and your company’s, too). You’ll get step-by-step guidance on how to implement reasonable security measures, prevent cyber attacks, deal securely with remote work, and what to do in the event that your information is compromised.

The book also offers:

  • Updated directions on how to prevent ransomware attacks and how to handle the situation if you become a target
  • Step-by-step instructions on how to create data backups and implement strong encryption
  • Basic info that every aspiring cybersecurity professional needs to know

Cybersecurity For Dummies is the ideal handbook for anyone considering a career transition into cybersecurity, as well as anyone seeking to secure sensitive information.

About the Author

JOSEPH STEINBERG (TEANECK, NJ) is a master of cybersecurity. He is one of very few people to hold the full suite of security certifications including: CISSP, ISSAP, ISSMP, and CSSLP. Joseph has written several books on cybersecurity including the previous edition of Cybersecurity For Dummies. He is currently a consultant on information security.

In this Book

  • Introduction
  • What Exactly is Cybersecurity?
  • Getting to Know Common Cyberattacks
  • The Bad Guys You Must Defend against
  • Evaluating Your Current Cybersecurity Posture
  • Enhancing Physical Security
  • Cybersecurity Considerations When Working from Home
  • Securing Your Accounts
  • Passwords
  • Preventing Social Engineering Attacks
  • Securing Your Small Business
  • Cybersecurity and Big Businesses
  • Identifying a Security Breach
  • Recovering from a Security Breach
  • Backing Up
  • Resetting Your Device
  • Restoring from Backups
  • Pursuing a Cybersecurity Career
  • Emerging Technologies Bring New Threats
  • Ten Ways to Improve Your Cybersecurity without Spending a Fortune
  • Ten (or So) Lessons from Major Cybersecurity Breaches
  • Ten Ways to Safely Use Public Wi-Fi
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