Computer Security

Handling risk is one of the chief goals of organizations, mainly in the InfoSec program. Risk management delivers the vehicle for the balance between compliance and security. Businesses need to defend their data by launching and upholding an operational risk management platform. Organizations must considered their environment, resources, threats, and sensitivity of their data. In this book, you will learn the fundamentals of risk management with security, and how to deploy the RMF to efficiently deal with compliance and risk within your business.

Come with us on a journey through the shadowy corridors of the "Dark Web" to examine what goes on in a hacker's mind. Learn about the hacker's tricks and tools of the trade used to entice or frighten people into following their lead. You'll hear stories of cyber criminals who went legit, creating quite the stir in corporations like Google and Microsoft. You'll also be introduced to hackers who have threatened our national security and compromised global systems to reveal their secrets.

The protection of cyberspace has become a vital national interest because of its importance both to the economy and to military power. An attacker may tamper with networks to steal information for money or to disrupt operations. Future wars are likely to be carried out, in part or perhaps entirely, in cyberspace. It might therefore seem obvious that maneuvering in cyberspace is like maneuvering in other media, but nothing would be more misleading. Cyberspace has its own laws.

With Obfuscation, Finn Brunton and Helen Nissenbaum mean to start a revolution. They are calling us not to the barricades but to our computers, offering us ways to fight today's pervasive digital surveillance - the collection of our data by governments, corporations, advertisers, and hackers. To the toolkit of privacy-protecting techniques and projects, they propose adding obfuscation: the deliberate use of ambiguous, confusing, or misleading information to interfere with surveillance and data-collection projects.

This book is a clear and informative introduction to cryptography and data protection - subjects of considerable social and political importance. It explains what algorithms do, how they are used, the risks associated with using them, and why governments should be concerned. Important areas are highlighted, such as Stream Ciphers, block ciphers, public key algorithms, digital signatures, and applications such as e-commerce.

In an age where almost everything we do leaves a digital footprint, the field of digital forensics has never been more important. From tracking down cybercriminals to recovering critical data, digital forensics is at the forefront of solving modern-day crimes and protecting sensitive information.

Discover how effortless it can be to safeguard your privacy online! It’s never too late to take control of your safety! This book is specifically designed for seniors like you, making online security easy and accessible at any age. We break everything down into simple, everyday language with step-by-step instructions. Protecting your personal information is one of the most important things you can do—at any stage of life and with no technical expertise required!

Their idea was simple. Four NYU undergrads wanted to build a social network that would allow users to control their personal data instead of surrendering it to big businesses like Facebook. They called it Diaspora. In days they raised $200,000, and reporters, venture capitalists, and the digital community's most legendary figures were soon monitoring their progress. But as the months passed and the money ran out, the Diaspora Four fell victim to errors, bad decisions, and their own hubris.

Welcome to the wonderful world of hacking, a seemingly magical world, crafted out of the heart of mystery and wonder, but an oh so very real world where those who hesitate for even just a moment end up in very deep doo-doo, and only the elite have what it takes to survive!

A former top-level National Security Agency insider goes behind the headlines to explore America's next great battleground: digital security. An urgent wake-up call that identifies our foes; unveils their methods; and charts the dire consequences for government, business, and individuals.

Raising, teaching, and guiding kids is a tough job. They need to be taught basic skills such as how to cross the road, boil water, and read in order to get by in life. To make things tougher, these days, tweens and teens also need to be taught digital life skills. But in this digital age, how do you protect kids on the internet? Today’s youth have access to more technology and information than any previous generation.

The purpose of this book is to provide an average computer user with the knowledge that will help them stay safe while online, as well as help them make privacy choices that work for them. My goal is to explain online threats in terms that don't require a technical background to understand. All techno-speak will be limited, and where it cannot be avoided, I will first explain them in common, non-technical terms.

Your ultimate guide on machine learning, agile project management, and hacking. This audiobook includes three manuscripts! Machine learning, agile project management, and hacking are vital to the world of information technology and have changed drastically in recent years. This guidebook has all the information that you need to learn about some of the most common applications and attacks in the world today as well as some of the things that you can do to protect and educate yourself.

The Audacity to Spy, written by an attorney with an interest in privacy laws and legislation and her grandmother who is an experienced Information Analyst, reveals the ways in which your identity and personal data have been stolen by various sources.

Protect your computer and your valuable information and photos without breaking your budget or hiring an expert. What if a few new habits could dramatically reduce the chances of your system being infected with a virus or attacked by a hacker? Imagine surfing the web without worrying about the terrors of credit card fraud or identity theft. What if you could keep the bad guys away with a few simple applications?

In today’s digital landscape, small businesses face an ever-increasing array of cybersecurity threats. Guarding the Gates: A Small Business Guide to Cybersecurity is the ultimate guide designed specifically for entrepreneurs like you who want to protect their valuable digital assets. This comprehensive resource breaks down complex concepts into easy-to-understand language, providing actionable strategies that can be implemented immediately.

Government, industry, and academia need better tools to explore threats, opportunities, and human interactions in cyberspace. The interactive exercises called cyber wargames are a powerful way to solve complex problems in a digital environment that involves both cooperation and conflict.

Cyber Security Beginners Guide. Technology is constantly changing fast and it wont stop, we know this; however, now machine learning and automation are huge game-changers for security and threat management. Do you feel that cyber security is indispensable in todays digital-dependent world? Do you want to introduce yourself to the world of cyber security but are easily overwhelmed or not sure where to start? Are you concerned about your own digital devices and networks, do you suspect they may be hacked or reporting information about your daily habits to unknown databases?

In The Four Powers, Hanania provides a fast-paced historical assessment of centralized power. From World War I to crypto, Hanania explains the emerging trend toward technodemocracy: a decentralized system of governance whereby power-centralized institutions (such as churches, banks, political parties, campaign donors, Amazon, and the CIA) become obsolete.

#HACKED2 is the follow-up to an award-winning book #HACKED, that was written with industry leaders in cybersecurity. It offers practical advice about what you can do if your business or privacy has been threatened, but it also provides multiple viewpoints on how these issues are being addressed across various fields around the globe - making this resource essential for anyone who wants better awareness of global threats faced today!