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- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
In today's hyperconnected world, digital threats lurk in every corner of cyberspace. This comprehensive guide equips you with essential knowledge to identify, mitigate, and counter cyber threats, navigating the increasingly dangerous digital landscape.
From cryptographic foundations to advanced persistent threats, you'll master the core concepts that transform novices into digital defenders. Each chapter tackles critical security domains, including online tracking defenses, ransomware identification, social engineering countermeasures, and OSINT techniques used by both defenders and attackers. Discover how to:
• Implement multi-layered protection against sophisticated malware
• Recognize and respond to psychological manipulation tactics
• Navigate the concealed territories of the Deep and Dark Web safely
• Deploy enterprise-grade network security architectures
• Leverage AI-driven threat detection to stay ahead of attackers.
Whether you're securing personal devices against tracking, protecting enterprise networks from nation-state actors, or building comprehensive defense strategies, this book is for working professionals, computing specialists, and IT enthusiasts, providing you with practical, actionable knowledge for today's security challenges.
Key Features:
• Bridges theoretical cybersecurity concepts with practical defense strategies
• Provides actionable knowledge on emerging threats
• Uses accessible language for both beginners and experienced practitioners
• Equips readers with a comprehensive understanding of the entire threat landscape
• Addresses both human and system vulnerabilities
• Delivers an insider perspective on threats and countermeasures
• Incorporates cutting-edge security approaches that prepare readers for the next generation of cybersecurity challenges
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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Half-Title Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- About the Authors
- 1 Understanding Cybersecurity
- 2 Cyber Anonymity and Web Layers
- 3 Introduction to Cryptography
- 4 Cyber Threats
- 5 Advanced Persistent Threat (APT)
- 6 Ransomware
- 7 Social Engineering Attacks and Mitigation Strategies
- 8 Open Source Intelligence Techniques (OSINT)
- 9 Endpoint Defense Strategies
- 10 Enterprise Network Defense Strategies
- Index