Protecting Your Identity and Organization from Cyber Threats
In a world where our lives are increasingly online, keeping our digital identity and our organizations safe from cyber threats is more important than ever. This chapter is all about learning how to protect ourselves in the digital world. We’ll explore how the information we can find openly can be a powerful tool in this fight. By reading this chapter, you will gain insights into how publicly available information can be a double-edged sword, capable of compromising or safeguarding digital identities and organizational assets. This exploration will sharpen your skills in utilizing Open Source Intelligence (OSINT), not just as a concept, but as a practical tool in your cyber defense arsenal.
We will cover the following main topics in this chapter:
- Understanding the role of OSINT in protecting your identity and organization
- Personal digital hygiene and OSINT
- Assessing and strengthening organizational...