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Cybersecurity For Dummies

Author:

Joseph Steinberg

Overview

Explore 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:

Updated directions on how to prevent ransomware attacks and how to handle the situation if you become a target
Step-by-step instructions on how to create data backups and implement strong encryption
Basic info that every aspiring cybersecurity professional needs to know

Cybersecurity For Dummies is the ideal handbook for anyone considering a career transition into cybersecurity, as well as anyone seeking to secure sensitive information.

Explore 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:

Updated directions on how to prevent ransomware attacks and how to handle the situation if you become a target
Step-by-step instructions on how to create data backups and implement strong encryption
Basic info that every aspiring cybersecurity professional needs to know

Cybersecurity For Dummies is the ideal handbook for anyone considering a career transition into cybersecurity, as well as anyone seeking to secure sensitive information.

Cybersecurity For Dummies Cheat Sheet

Some scams cyber-criminals use to target online shoppers seem to persist for years. This likely indicates that people are continuously falling prey to the scams, thereby encouraging criminals to keep using the same forms of trickery over and over. Look here to discover some straightforward tips on how to keep yourself — and your loved ones — safe when using the internet to shop, as well as how to avoid common cybersecurity mistakes. [caption id="attachment_264355" align="alignnone" width="535"] © GoodStudio/Shutterstock.com[/caption]

About The Author

Joseph Steinberg is a master of cybersecurity. He is one of very few people to hold the suite of security certifications including: CISSP^®, ISSAP^®, ISSMP^®, and CSSLP^®. Joseph has written several books on cybersecurity, including the previous edition of Cybersecurity For Dummies. He is currently a consultant on information security, and serves as an expert witness in related matters.

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