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Cybersecurity Essentials

You're reading from   Cybersecurity Essentials An accessible introduction to cybersecurity concepts and practices

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Product type Paperback
Published in Oct 2018
Publisher Wiley
ISBN-13 9781119362395
Length 784 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Authors (4):
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Philip Craig Philip Craig
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Charles J. Brooks Charles J. Brooks
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Charles J. Brooks
Donald Short Donald Short
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Christopher Grow Christopher Grow
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Table of Contents (13) Chapters Close

1. COVER
2. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS FREE CHAPTER
3. ABOUT THE AUTHORS
4. INTRODUCTION 5. PART I: Securing the Infrastructure 6. PART II: Securing Local Hosts 7. PART III: Securing Local Networks 8. PART IV: Securing the Perimeter 9. INDEX
10. END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT
APPENDIX A: Glossary
1. APPENDIX B: Acronyms
2. APPENDIX C: NIST Preliminary Cybersecurity Framework

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to Cybersecurity Essentials. This book is designed to provide a solid theory and practical platform for cybersecurity personnel. Key information provided in this edition includes:

  • Critical infrastructure security systems and devices
  • Security for local intelligent computing, and controlling devices and systems
  • Security for local area network components and systems
  • Cybersecurity for users and networks attached to the Internet

Each chapter begins with a list of learning objectives that establishes a foundation and systematic preview of the chapter.

A wealth of graphic diagrams and screen shots are included in each chapter to provide constant visual reinforcement of the concepts being discussed.

Key thoughts, cautions, and warnings in the chapter are presented in special boxes to call extra attention to them. Key terms are presented in italic type throughout the text. These terms are also defined in a comprehensive glossary at the end of the book that provides quick...

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