Cybersecurity For DummiesExplore the latest developments in cybersecurity with this essential guide Every day it seems we read another story about one company or another being targeted by cybercriminals. It makes some of us wonder: am I safe online? The good news is that we can all be cybersecure—and it doesn’t take a degree in computer science to make it happen! Cybersecurity For Dummies is the down-to-earth guide you need to secure your own data (and your company’s, too). You’ll get step-by-step guidance on how to implement reasonable security measures, prevent cyber attacks, deal securely with remote work, and what to do in the event that your information is compromised. The book also offers:
Cybersecurity For Dummies is the ideal handbook for anyone considering a career transition into cybersecurity, as well as anyone seeking to secure sensitive information. |
Contents
Introduction 1 | 3 |
Getting to Know Common Cyberattacks | 23 |
The Bad Guys You Must Defend Against | 49 |
Improving Your Own Personal Security | 69 |
Enhancing Physical Security | 93 |
Cybersecurity Considerations When | 105 |
Protecting Yourself from Yourself | 115 |
Passwords | 135 |
Backing Up and Recovery | 259 |
Backing Up Data on Smartphones | 265 |
Figuring Out How Often You Should Backup | 277 |
Encrypting Backups | 285 |
Resetting Your Device | 289 |
Restoring from Backups | 299 |
Looking toward the Future | 321 |
Emerging Technologies Bring New Threats | 337 |
Preventing Social Engineering Attacks | 151 |
Cybersecurity for Businesses | 173 |
Cybersecurity and Big Businesses | 201 |
Handling a Security Incident | 217 |
and buffering issues | 225 |
Recovering from a Security Breach | 239 |
The Part of Tens | 351 |
Ten or So Lessons from Major Cybersecurity Breaches | 359 |
Ten Ways to Safely Use Public WiFi | 367 |
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