Personal Cybersecurity

Discover the most prevalent cyber threats against individual users of all kinds of computing devices. This book teaches you the defensive best practices and state-of-the-art tools available to you to repel each kind of threat. Personal Cybersecurity addresses the needs of individual users at work and at home. This book covers personal cybersecurity for all modes of personal computing whether on consumer-acquired or company-issued devices: desktop PCs, laptops, mobile devices, smart TVs, WiFi and Bluetooth peripherals, and IoT objects embedded with network-connected sensors. In all these modes, the frequency, intensity, and sophistication of cyberattacks that put individual users at risk are increasing in step with accelerating mutation rates of malware and cybercriminal delivery systems. Traditional anti-virus software and personal firewalls no longer suffice to guarantee personal security. Users who neglect to learn and adopt the new ways of protecting themselves in their work and private environments put themselves, their associates, and their companies at risk of inconvenience, violation, reputational damage, data corruption, data theft, system degradation, system destruction, financial harm, and criminal disaster. This book shows what actions to take to limit the harm and recover from the damage. Instead of laying down a code of "thou shalt not" rules that admit of too many exceptions and contingencies to be of much practical use, cloud expert Marvin Waschke equips you with the battlefield intelligence, strategic understanding, survival training, and proven tools you need to intelligently assess the security threats in your environment and most effectively secure yourself from attacks. Through instructive examples and scenarios, the author shows you how to adapt and apply best practices to your own particular circumstances, how to automate and routinize your personal cybersecurity, how to recognize security breaches and act swiftly to seal them, and how to recover losses and restore functionality when attacks succeed. What You'll Learn Discover how computer security works and what it can protect us from See how a typical hacker attack works Evaluate computer security threats to the individual user and corporate systems Identify the critical vulnerabilities of a computer connected to the Internet Manage your computer to reduce vulnerabilities to yourself and your employer Discover how the adoption of newer forms of biometric authentication affects you Stop your router and other online devices from being co-opted into disruptive denial of service attacks Who This Book Is For Proficient and technically knowledgeable computer users who are anxious about cybercrime and want to understand the technology behind both attack and defense but do not want to go so far as to become security experts. Some of this audience will be purely home users, but many will be executives, technical managers, developers, and members of IT departments who need to adopt personal practices for their own safety and the protection of corporate systems. Many will want to impart good cybersecurity practices to their colleagues. IT departments tasked with indoctrinating their users with good safety practices may use the book as training material.

Protect your business and family against cyber attacks Cybersecurity is the protection against the unauthorized or criminal use of electronic data and the practice of ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of information. Being "cyber-secure" means that a person or organization has both protected itself against attacks by cyber criminals and other online scoundrels, and ensured that it has the ability to recover if it is attacked. If keeping your business or your family safe from cybersecurity threats is on your to-do list, Cybersecurity For Dummies will introduce you to the basics of becoming cyber-secure! You’ll learn what threats exist, and how to identify, protect against, detect, and respond to these threats, as well as how to recover if you have been breached! The who and why of cybersecurity threats Basic cybersecurity concepts What to do to be cyber-secure Cybersecurity careers What to think about to stay cybersecure in the future Now is the time to identify vulnerabilities that may make you a victim of cyber-crime — and to defend yourself before it is too late.

Welcome to this comprehensive guide to personal cybersecurity. As we navigate our lives in an increasingly digital world, cybersecurity has become a paramount concern. Each click, share, and download carries potential risk, and thus understanding how to protect ourselves online is critical. This guide provides an in-depth exploration of personal cybersecurity, designed to give you the knowledge, tools, and confidence needed to safely navigate the digital landscape. Over the next ten chapters, we'll delve into the many facets of cybersecurity, offering practical tips, recommendations, and strategies to bolster your defenses and keep your personal information safe from cyber threats. In Chapter 1, we'll begin by demystifying the concept of cybersecurity. This foundational understanding will establish a basis for the more complex topics we'll address later. Next, in Chapter 2, we'll discuss the creation and management of strong passwords. Passwords are your first line of defense against cyber threats, and learning how to create robust, uncrackable codes is a vital skill. Chapter 3 focuses on secure web browsing. You'll learn how to identify secure websites, the importance of HTTPS, and tips for safe downloading and browsing. In Chapter 4, we delve into email security, where we'll discuss phishing, spam, and ways to ensure your communications remain private and secure. Chapter 5 addresses social media safety. Given the sheer volume of information exchanged on social media, understanding the associated risks and mitigation strategies is crucial. Chapter 6 covers mobile device security. With smartphones essentially acting as pocket-sized computers, ensuring their safety is paramount. Chapter 7 centers on protecting personal data. We'll explore data encryption, secure storage, and safe disposal of digital data and devices. In Chapter 8, we turn our attention to safe online shopping practices. We'll discuss how to identify secure e-commerce sites, safe payment methods, and strategies to protect your financial data. Chapter 9 focuses on understanding and using antivirus software. Antivirus software is a key tool in your cybersecurity arsenal, and we'll guide you on how to use it effectively. Finally, in Chapter 10, we bring everything together and guide you in creating a comprehensive personal cybersecurity plan. This plan will help you maintain a robust defense against ongoing and emerging threats. By the end of this guide, you should have a comprehensive understanding of personal cybersecurity. With this knowledge, you can make informed decisions about your online activities, use digital technology safely and confidently, and protect your digital life from potential threats. This journey into personal cybersecurity begins with understanding what cybersecurity is and why it matters. Let's dive into our first chapter: Understanding Cybersecurity.

This textbook presents a proven, mature Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodology that has delivered success in a wide range of system and enterprise programs. The authors introduce MBSE as the state of the practice in the vital Systems Engineering discipline that manages complexity and integrates technologies and design approaches to achieve effective, affordable, and balanced system solutions to the needs of a customer organization and its personnel. The book begins with a summary of the background and nature of MBSE. It summarizes the theory behind Object-Oriented Design applied to complex system architectures. It then walks through the phases of the MBSE methodology, using system examples to illustrate key points. Subsequent chapters broaden the application of MBSE in Service-Oriented Architectures (SOA), real-time systems, cybersecurity, networked enterprises, system simulations, and prototyping. The vital subject of system and architecture governance completes the discussion. The book features exercises at the end of each chapter intended to help readers/students focus on key points, as well as extensive appendices that furnish additional detail in particular areas. The self-contained text is ideal for students in a range of courses in systems architecture and MBSE as well as for practitioners seeking a highly practical presentation of MBSE principles and techniques.

When connected to the Internet, each of us is just one click away from a stalker, predator, thief, troll, catfish, or another online sewer dweller. The question is, why do we bring a presumption of trust to our web engagements that we don't offer in real-world, face-to-face connections? After reading Cyber Crisis, you will better understand this dynamic relationship, and be motivated to accept a greater level of personal responsibility for your digital well-being. What happens now? Where could my private and personal information end up? How can I be safer online and in social communities? What can I can actually do myself (no geek needed)? Author William Keiper's insight comes from having been a part of computer technology and software businesses since shortly after the launch of the first Apple and IBM personal computers. In these public and private technology and related companies, he has served as CEO, board member, and strategic advisor. Through this work, he gained experience, understanding, and perspective, about digital age developments and their personal impacts, good and bad. In an easy and informative read, he provides crucial knowledge about social network risks, online trust and privacy, content oversharing and smartphone addiction. He also offers easy-to-follow steps you can take to improve your personal cyber security. These are things you must know for yourself and so you can teach others. When online, you, your friends, children, parents, co-workers and social acquaintances are always just one click away from a stalker, predator, thief, troll, catfish or another social media sewer dweller. Protecting you and yours is not someone else's problem--it is a matter of personal responsibility. You can start by reading Cyber Crisis - It's Personal Now. You will learn some of the factors and conditions that could, in the blink of any eye, suck you into a personal cyber crisis. His book represents a warning shot for those of you predisposed to trust your fellow man in the real-world and, without thinking, carry that bias into cyberspace.

Exploring the negative social impact of cyber-attacks, this book takes a closer look at the challenges faced by both the public and private sectors of the financial industry. It is widely known amongst senior executives in both sectors that cybercrime poses a real threat, however effective collaboration between individual financial institutions and the public sector into detecting, monitoring and responding to cyber-attacks remains limited. Addressing this problem, the authors present the results from a series of interviews with cybersecurity professionals based in Canada in order to better understand the potential risks and threats that financial institutions are facing in the digital age. Offering policy recommendations for improving cybersecurity protection measures within financial institutions, and enhancing the sharing of information between the public and private sector, this book is a timely and invaluable read for those researching financial services, cybercrime and risk management, as well as finance professionals interested in cybersecurity.

This book provides an easy insight into the essentials of cybersecurity, even if you have a non-technical background. You may be a business person keen to understand this important subject area or an information security specialist looking to update your knowledge. 'The world has changed more in the past 10 years than in any 10 year period in human history... Technology is no longer a peripheral servant, it shapes our daily lives. Companies that can use technology wisely and well are booming, companies that make bad or no technology choices collapse and disappear. The cloud, smart devices and the ability to connect almost any object to the internet are an essential landscape to use but are also fraught with new risks and dangers of a magnitude never seen before.' ALSO featuring an alphabetical section at the back of the book to help you translate many of the main cybersecurity technical terms into plain, non-technical English. This is the second edition of this book, with updates and additional content.

Cybersecurity isn't about a single product or software solution. It's about all facets of electronic security -- firewalls and intrusion detection, anti-spyware technologies, anti-spam technologies, and common sense. Both freeware and paid technologies are discussed, as well as how to use these technologies. An additional common-sense component pulls the technologies together to leave the reader with a full understanding of when, how, and why to use each solution.

Over 700 pages of insight into all things cybersecurity Cybersecurity All-in-One For Dummies covers a lot of ground in the world of keeping computer systems safe from those who want to break in. This book offers a one-stop resource on cybersecurity basics, personal security, business security, cloud security, security testing, and security awareness. Filled with content to help with both personal and business cybersecurity needs, this book shows you how to lock down your computers, devices, and systems—and explains why doing so is more important now than ever. Dig in for info on what kind of risks are out there, how to protect a variety of devices, strategies for testing your security, securing cloud data, and steps for creating an awareness program in an organization. Explore the basics of cybersecurity at home and in business Learn how to secure your devices, data, and cloud-based assets Test your security to find holes and vulnerabilities before hackers do Create a culture of cybersecurity throughout an entire organization This For Dummies All-in-One is a stellar reference for business owners and IT support pros who need a guide to making smart security choices. Any tech user with concerns about privacy and protection will also love this comprehensive guide.

This book offers a practice-oriented guide to developing an effective cybersecurity culture in organizations. It provides a psychosocial perspective on common cyberthreats affecting organizations, and presents practical solutions for leveraging employees’ attitudes and behaviours in order to improve security. Cybersecurity, as well as the solutions used to achieve it, has largely been associated with technologies. In contrast, this book argues that cybersecurity begins with improving the connections between people and digital technologies. By presenting a comprehensive analysis of the current cybersecurity landscape, the author discusses, based on literature and her personal experience, human weaknesses in relation to security and the advantages of pursuing a holistic approach to cybersecurity, and suggests how to develop cybersecurity culture in practice. Organizations can improve their cyber resilience by adequately training their staff. Accordingly, the book also describes a set of training methods and tools. Further, ongoing education programmes and effective communication within organizations are considered, showing that they can become key drivers for successful cybersecurity awareness initiatives. When properly trained and actively involved, human beings can become the true first line of defence for every organization.