Download or read book Practical Insecurity The Layman s Guide to Digital Security and Digital Self defense written by Lyndon Marshall and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2023-07-10 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides practical advice for everyone on how to effectively secure yourself, your devices, and your privacy in an era where all of those things seem doomed. From acquiring software, to the ongoing flaws in email, to the risks of file sharing, and issues surrounding social media and social reputation, Practical Insecurity is the tool you need to maximize your self-protection in the digital world. Everyone has had a brush with cybersecurity—in some way. Our computer has gotten a virus, somebody you know has lost all their company’s data because of ransomware, someone has stolen our identity, a store we do business with has their computer system compromised—including our account—so we are offered free identity protection, and so on. It seems like everyday there is another bit of bad news and it often impacts us. But, the question largely goes unanswered: what can I do as an individual or as the owner of a small business to protect myself against having my security compromised? Practical Insecurity provides the answers.
Download or read book Digital Self Defense written by Justin Fields and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-14 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Digital security is complex. It seems that every week there is a new breach, and some new, reactive step you must take in response. Digital security books are often intimidating and full of unintelligible jargon. All too often digital security advice is provided by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts in a manner that seems unobtainable to the average individual. And frankly, reading about digital security can be boring. Protecting yourself can seem overwhelming. The majority of people simply give up.Digital Self-Defense is different. If you are an enthusiast you will learn little from this book. It will not make you anonymous. If you are an average person with a job and children and a budget and - most importantly - limited time, this book was written for you.Digital Self-Defense provides readers with: -Plain-language explanations of how digital attacks occur and why protecting yourself is so important, even if you "aren't that important."-A framework for conceptualizing and prioritizing digital security tools and techniques.-A top-down approach enabling you to preemptively implement strong security measures that solve most problems at the root rather than retroactively correcting the damage caused by successful attacks.-A preference for security measures that require only minimal, up-front effort rather than continuous, ongoing maintenance.-The ability to choose and adapt a level of security that fits your lifestyle - not a requirement to mold your lifestyle to accommodate security.-No assumed knowledge. Digital-Self Defense does not rely on the user already knowing anything.-A small supply of emergency toilet paper and an effective tool for leveling wobbly tables (print version only).Hope is not a course of action. Digital Self-Defense will enable you to move beyond hoping "nothing happens" and take responsibility for the defense of your digital life.
Download or read book Fake It written by Steffan Heuer and published by . This book was released on 2013-03-02 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your personal data is the oil or the gold of today - the one resource everyone wants to have. The digital economy is built on it. Companies are tracking and analyzing every move we make, and they make billions mining and selling our information. As citizens and consumers, we are the victims in an enormous race to build identity banks containing every little detail of our lives. "Free" is the default on the web, but you are paying with your data. Most often you neither notice the raw deal you're getting, nor do you have a choice.This book aims to shine a spotlight on the many ways we are being duped and sold every day, and what the consequences are. From the workplace to the gym, from our relationships to our children at school all the way to the risks and dangers to political activism and free speech. Fake It! explains what happens with your data, what it can cost you now and in years to come. And it lays out how you can protect yourself with a variety of easy-to-use tools. It's never too late to fake it and take back your digital life.Steffan Heuer is a journalist covering technology in San Francisco. Pernille Tranberg is a journalist, advisor and speaker in Copenhagen.
Download or read book Secrets and Lies written by Bruce Schneier and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-03-23 with total page 453 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This anniversary edition which has stood the test of time as a runaway best-seller provides a practical, straight-forward guide to achieving security throughout computer networks. No theory, no math, no fiction of what should be working but isn't, just the facts. Known as the master of cryptography, Schneier uses his extensive field experience with his own clients to dispel the myths that often mislead IT managers as they try to build secure systems. A much-touted section: Schneier's tutorial on just what cryptography (a subset of computer security) can and cannot do for them, has received far-reaching praise from both the technical and business community. Praise for Secrets and Lies "This is a business issue, not a technical one, and executives can no longer leave such decisions to techies. That's why Secrets and Lies belongs in every manager's library."-Business Week "Startlingly lively....a jewel box of little surprises you can actually use."-Fortune "Secrets is a comprehensive, well-written work on a topic few business leaders can afford to neglect."-Business 2.0 "Instead of talking algorithms to geeky programmers, [Schneier] offers a primer in practical computer security aimed at those shopping, communicating or doing business online-almost everyone, in other words."-The Economist "Schneier...peppers the book with lively anecdotes and aphorisms, making it unusually accessible."-Los Angeles Times With a new and compelling Introduction by the author, this premium edition will become a keepsake for security enthusiasts of every stripe.
Download or read book Safe and Sound written by V T Harikumar and published by Harikumar V T. This book was released on 2024-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Safe and Sound: Handbook for Personal Safety and Self-Defense" is an indispensable guide for individuals seeking to enhance their personal safety, protect themselves from potential threats, and develop the skills and mindset needed for self-defense. Written by experts in safety, security, and self-defense, this comprehensive handbook covers a wide range of topics to empower readers with practical knowledge, strategies, and resources to navigate various situations confidently and safely. The book begins by exploring the fundamentals of personal safety, including risk assessment, situational awareness, and threat recognition. Readers learn how to identify potential hazards, assess vulnerabilities, and develop proactive measures to mitigate risks in everyday life. The importance of maintaining a vigilant mindset, trusting instincts, and setting personal boundaries is emphasized throughout the chapters. Moving beyond awareness, "Safe and Sound" delves into practical self-defense techniques and strategies for responding to physical threats and confrontations. From basic defensive maneuvers to advanced techniques, readers gain valuable insights into protecting themselves, de-escalating conflicts, and staying safe in challenging situations. Emergency preparedness is another key focus of the handbook, with chapters dedicated to creating emergency plans, assembling emergency kits, and knowing how to respond effectively to emergencies such as natural disasters, medical incidents, or security threats. The importance of communication, collaboration, and accessing support networks during emergencies is highlighted. In addition to physical safety, the book addresses digital security and cyber safety, offering guidance on protecting personal information, preventing cyber threats, and staying safe in online environments. Readers learn about cybersecurity best practices, safe browsing habits, and safeguarding their digital footprint. Throughout the book, practical tips, real-life scenarios, case studies, and expert insights provide actionable guidance and empower readers to take charge of their safety and well-being. Whether at home, work, traveling, or navigating public spaces, "Safe and Sound" equips readers with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to stay safe, secure, and sound in any situation.
Download or read book Self Defense Fundamentals written by Neal Martin and published by . This book was released on 2020-03-02 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The #1 Self Defense Bestseller!With great knowledge comes great power-and this book will give you all the power you need to master the skills of Self Protection, no matter if you are a beginner or expert!What's Inside?▪Discover the REAL TRUTH behind self defense...▪How to defend yourself and NOT get arrested in the process▪How to NEVER BE A VICTIM of violence again▪The secrets to spotting trouble BEFORE it happens and the trick to being SITUATIONALLY AWARE at all times▪The ONE TECHNIQUE you can use to handle ANY conflict situation▪The TRUTH about Fear and Adrenaline-and how to avoid panic!▪The SECRETS to HITTING HARD▪How to deal with the AFTERMATH of violence...and THE LAW!▪And much moreANYONE can defend themselves if they have the right game plan. This book will give you all you need to create your own game plan-it's easy!This is NO BULLSHIT self defense. Everything in this book has been developed with input by some of the top self defense experts in the field. Written in simple and concise terms, and specifically formulated to give you practical, on the nose advice that will keep you safe when you need it most.Invest in your safety - Get Your Copy Now!
Download or read book Digital Defense written by Selim VariŞli and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-10-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cyber security is a vital aspect of the modern digital world, as it protects our data, systems, and networks from various threats and attacks. However, cyber security is not only a technical issue, but also a strategic and leadership one. This book aims to provide a comprehensive guide for leaders, managers and professionals who want to understand and implement effective cyber security practices in their organizations and sectors. The book covers the following topics: - Network Security Practice of defending networks from malicious activity such as unauthorized access, disruption and modification. - Web Security Process of protecting emails from malicious activities such as spam, phishing, malware and other cyber threats. - Email Security Key concepts and technologies related to email security. Different types of email attacks, the components of a secure email infrastructure and the best practices for securing email systems. - Data Security Practice of protecting data from unauthorized access or loss. Use of various tools and technologies, such as encryption, authentication and access control to protect data from malicious attacks. - Cloud Security Protecting data and applications that are hosted on cloud computing platforms. - Mobile Device Security To protect mobile devices from these threats. The components of a secure mobile infrastructure and the best practices for securing mobile devices. - Endpoint Security Protect the endpoint devices (such as laptops, tablets and mobile phones) of an organization from malicious attacks. - Identity and Access Management (IAM) Securing the way to manage user accounts and access to digital resources. - Cryptography Protect sensitive data from unauthorized access with the art of cryptography. - Incident Response and Management To provide a clear and organized way to detect, respond to and mitigate any cybersecurity incident, breaches or threats. - Understanding Social Engineering Understanding the intricate world of social engineering, various techniques, the psychology behind it, the methods to defend against it and the psychological approach cybercriminals use to manipulate their targets. - Answers To Common Questions Answer to the common questions about simple security measures that are frequently encountered in daily life. - The Future Of Cybersecurity The most significant future trends in internet security that are expected to shape the field in the years to come. The book is intended to be a valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about cyber security and how to protect their digital assets and operations.
Download or read book Self Defense Survival Guide written by Pete Canavan and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-09-26 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your personal safety & the safety and well-being of your family is one of the most important responsibilities you have. Armed with awareness & effective skills will reduce your stress, allowing you to have a better quality of life & enjoy a greater level of personal freedom in your day-to-day interactions with others. Instantly learn from this comprehensive guide how to prepare yourself both physically and mentally in order to know what it takes to survive when your life depends on it! Gain the skills, confidence and proper "warrior mindset" that will allow you to survive and keep yourself and your family safe from harm when faced with the unthinkable. >/p> Featuring over 200 high-quality photos, detailed step-by-step instructions and an online video companion, you can now learn how to effectively escape, block, strike, trip and throw your attacker - regardless of your prior experience. The Self-Defense Survival Guide will boost your confidence through a greater sense of personal security. In order to protect yourself and your loved ones, you need 3 main things: the right knowledge 2. the right mindset 3. the right skills This book condenses Master Pete Canavan's 20+ years of experience teaching martial arts and reality-based self-defense classes into a simple, practical self-defense guide that can be used by anyone - from regular people with zero prior knowledge to law enforcement and military professionals. This guide will teach you the following:-Identifying The Threats You May Face-Discussing The Physical Positions You May Be Attacked In-Defining Your Body's Natural Weapons That Are Always With You-How To Properly Strike and Kick Using Your Body's Natural Weapons-How To Escape A Variety of Holds and Chokes-How To Trip and Throw Your Attacker From Different Physical Positions-What The Most Effective Targets To Strike Are-What Everyday Carry Items Are Best Suited For Self-Defense-How To Develop The "Warrior Mindset" So You Are Prepared For Fighting-And Much More! You will learn how to use simple, effective and natural body motions in a hand-to-hand combat survival situation to emerge the victor. Anyone from the novice to the experienced person will gain some measure of knowledge from this book depending upon their prior exposure to this type of content. In today's unstable and increasingly violent world, knowing some basic self-defense skills is a must. You never know when violence will erupt around you or to you. It isn't a matter of if, but when it will occur. Criminals are criminals all the time, and therefore have a big advantage over you. They are bold, often violent and many times have with little regard for human life. If you fail to act, you may be seriously injured or killed. Don't be a victim! How much would you be willing to pay to know exactly what to do when your life or the lives of your family are in danger? Would you be willing to pay a million dollars to save their lives? How about $100,000 or $10,000? No matter what the price, it's safe to say that you would gladly pay any amount you could if it was to ensure their safety. Now you can protect yourself, your family, your home, and your way of life...all for less than the cost of today's lunch or a single self-defense seminar or martial arts class - and you can get started right now without wasting another minute. The detailed descriptions, photos and online videos let you learn at your own pace - and review the material as many times as you need until you are comfortable. It's like having your own instructor ready to teach you anytime, anywhere. Your complete satisfaction and safety is our goal, and we offer you a full 60-day money back guarantee. If you feel you are not getting many times the value of your purchase price, we will happily refund your money - no questions asked.
Download or read book Digital Privacy and Security Using Windows written by Nihad Hassan and published by Apress. This book was released on 2017-07-04 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Use this hands-on guide to understand the ever growing and complex world of digital security. Learn how to protect yourself from digital crime, secure your communications, and become anonymous online using sophisticated yet practical tools and techniques. This book teaches you how to secure your online identity and personal devices, encrypt your digital data and online communications, protect cloud data and Internet of Things (IoT), mitigate social engineering attacks, keep your purchases secret, and conceal your digital footprint. You will understand best practices to harden your operating system and delete digital traces using the most widely used operating system, Windows. Digital Privacy and Security Using Windows offers a comprehensive list of practical digital privacy tutorials in addition to being a complete repository of free online resources and tools assembled in one place. The book helps you build a robust defense from electronic crime and corporate surveillance. It covers general principles of digital privacy and how to configure and use various security applications to maintain your privacy, such as TOR, VPN, and BitLocker. You will learn to encrypt email communications using Gpg4win and Thunderbird. What You’ll Learn Know the various parties interested in having your private data Differentiate between government and corporate surveillance, and the motivations behind each one Understand how online tracking works technically Protect digital data, secure online communications, and become anonymous online Cover and destroy your digital traces using Windows OS Secure your data in transit and at rest Be aware of cyber security risks and countermeasures Who This Book Is For End users, information security professionals, management, infosec students
Download or read book Cryptography The Key to Digital Security How It Works and Why It Matters written by Keith Martin and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2020-05-19 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A “must-read” (Vincent Rijmen) nuts-and-bolts explanation of cryptography from a leading expert in information security. Despite its reputation as a language only of spies and hackers, cryptography plays a critical role in our everyday lives. Though often invisible, it underpins the security of our mobile phone calls, credit card payments, web searches, internet messaging, and cryptocurrencies—in short, everything we do online. Increasingly, it also runs in the background of our smart refrigerators, thermostats, electronic car keys, and even the cars themselves. As our daily devices get smarter, cyberspace—home to all the networks that connect them—grows. Broadly defined as a set of tools for establishing security in this expanding cyberspace, cryptography enables us to protect and share our information. Understanding the basics of cryptography is the key to recognizing the significance of the security technologies we encounter every day, which will then help us respond to them. What are the implications of connecting to an unprotected Wi-Fi network? Is it really so important to have different passwords for different accounts? Is it safe to submit sensitive personal information to a given app, or to convert money to bitcoin? In clear, concise writing, information security expert Keith Martin answers all these questions and more, revealing the many crucial ways we all depend on cryptographic technology. He demystifies its controversial applications and the nuances behind alarming headlines about data breaches at banks, credit bureaus, and online retailers. We learn, for example, how encryption can hamper criminal investigations and obstruct national security efforts, and how increasingly frequent ransomware attacks put personal information at risk. Yet we also learn why responding to these threats by restricting the use of cryptography can itself be problematic. Essential reading for anyone with a password, Cryptography offers a profound perspective on personal security, online and off.
Download or read book Personal Cybersecurity written by Marvin Waschke and published by Apress. This book was released on 2017-01-12 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Building digital safety for journalism written by Henrichsen, Jennifer R. and published by UNESCO Publishing. This book was released on 2015-03-30 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In order to improve global understanding of emerging safety threats linked to digital developments, UNESCO commissioned this research within the Organization's on-going efforts to implement the UN Inter-Agency Plan on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity, spearheaded by UNESCO. The UN Plan was born in UNESCO's International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC), which concentrates much of its work on promoting safety for journalists.
Download or read book The Secure Online Business Handbook written by Jonathan Reuvid and published by Kogan Page Publishers. This book was released on 2006-06-03 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Web is an exciting but unstable place to do business. The potential rewards are high but so are the risks, and the effective management of these risks 'online' is likely to be the greatest business enabler or destroyer of the next decade. Information security is no longer an issue confined to the IT department - it is critical to all operational functions and departments within an organization. Nor are the solutions purely technical, with two-thirds of security breaches caused by human error, management controls and processes. Risk to the integrity, availability and confidentiality of e-business activities comes in many forms - fraud, espionage, viruses, spamming, denial of service - and the potential for damage or irretrievable loss is very real. The Secure Online Business Handbook is designed as a practical guide for managers in developing and implementing appropriate strategies for online risk management. The contributions in this fully revised and updated new edition draw on a wide range of expertise and know-how, both in IT and in other disciplines such as the law, insurance, accounting and consulting. Security should not be an afterthought in developing a strategy, but an integral part of setting up sustainable new channels of communication and business.
Download or read book Guide to Computer Security Log Management written by Karen Kent and published by . This book was released on 2007-08-01 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A log is a record of the events occurring within an org¿s. systems & networks. Many logs within an org. contain records related to computer security (CS). These CS logs are generated by many sources, incl. CS software, such as antivirus software, firewalls, & intrusion detection & prevention systems; operating systems on servers, workstations, & networking equip.; & applications. The no., vol., & variety of CS logs have increased greatly, which has created the need for CS log mgmt. -- the process for generating, transmitting, storing, analyzing, & disposing of CS data. This report assists org¿s. in understanding the need for sound CS log mgmt. It provides practical, real-world guidance on developing, implementing, & maintaining effective log mgmt. practices. Illus.
Download or read book The Practice of Network Security Monitoring written by Richard Bejtlich and published by No Starch Press. This book was released on 2013-07-15 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Network security is not simply about building impenetrable walls—determined attackers will eventually overcome traditional defenses. The most effective computer security strategies integrate network security monitoring (NSM): the collection and analysis of data to help you detect and respond to intrusions. In The Practice of Network Security Monitoring, Mandiant CSO Richard Bejtlich shows you how to use NSM to add a robust layer of protection around your networks—no prior experience required. To help you avoid costly and inflexible solutions, he teaches you how to deploy, build, and run an NSM operation using open source software and vendor-neutral tools. You'll learn how to: –Determine where to deploy NSM platforms, and size them for the monitored networks –Deploy stand-alone or distributed NSM installations –Use command line and graphical packet analysis tools, and NSM consoles –Interpret network evidence from server-side and client-side intrusions –Integrate threat intelligence into NSM software to identify sophisticated adversaries There’s no foolproof way to keep attackers out of your network. But when they get in, you’ll be prepared. The Practice of Network Security Monitoring will show you how to build a security net to detect, contain, and control them. Attacks are inevitable, but losing sensitive data shouldn't be.
Download or read book Harley Hahn s Internet Insecurity written by Harley Hahn and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author of "The Internet and Web Yellow Pages" gives readers the "real deal" about privacy and security on the net. Learn how to tell the "sense" from "nonsense" when it comes to protecting personal information, Internet crime, and buying and selling online.
Download or read book Guide to Bluetooth Security written by Karen Scarfone and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2009-05 with total page 43 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This document provides info. to organizations on the security capabilities of Bluetooth and provide recommendations to organizations employing Bluetooth technologies on securing them effectively. It discusses Bluetooth technologies and security capabilities in technical detail. This document assumes that the readers have at least some operating system, wireless networking, and security knowledge. Because of the constantly changing nature of the wireless security industry and the threats and vulnerabilities to the technologies, readers are strongly encouraged to take advantage of other resources (including those listed in this document) for more current and detailed information. Illustrations.
