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Learn to build robust security controls for the infrastructure, data, and applications in the AWS Cloud. Key Features -Takes a comprehensive layered security approach that covers major use-cases. -Covers key AWS security features leveraging the CLI and Management Console. -Step-by-step instructions for all topics with graphical illustrations. -Relevant code samples written in JavaScript (for Node.js runtime). Description If you're looking for a comprehensive guide to Amazon Web Services (AWS) security, this book is for you. With the help of this book, cloud professionals and the security team will learn how to protect their cloud infrastructure components and applications from external and internal threats. The book uses a comprehensive layered security approach to look into the relevant AWS services in each layer and discusses how to use them. It begins with an overview of the cloud's shared responsibility model and how to effectively use the AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) service to configure identities and access controls for various services and components. The subsequent chapter covers AWS infrastructure security, data security, and AWS application layer security. Finally, the concluding chapters introduce the various logging, monitoring, and auditing services available in AWS, and the book ends with a chapter on AWS security best practices. By the end, as readers, you will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed decisions and put in place security controls to create AWS application ecosystems that are highly secure. What you will learn -Learn to create a layered security architecture and employ defense in depth. -Master AWS IAM and protect APIs. -Use AWS WAF, AWS Secrets Manager, and AWS Systems Manager Parameter Store. -Learn to secure data in Amazon S3, EBS, DynamoDB, and RDS using AWS Key Management Service. -Secure Amazon VPC, filter IPs, use Amazon Inspector, use ECR image scans, etc. -Protect cloud infrastructure from DDoS attacks and use AWS Shield. Who this book is for The book is intended for cloud architects and security professionals interested in delving deeper into the AWS cloud's security ecosystem and determining the optimal way to leverage AWS security features. Working knowledge of AWS and its core services is necessary. Table of Contents 1. Introduction to Security in AWS 2. Identity And Access Management 3. Infrastructure Security 4. Data Security 5. Application Security 6. Logging, Monitoring, And Auditing 7. Security Best Practices
Real World Effects of Cyber-Attacks highlights the misconceptions of cyber-crime and cyber-attacks. Looking at mechanisms of advanced cyber-attack and their effect on production companies, it analyses actions which production companies can take to secure their systems. Real World Effects of Cyber-Attacks is based on a real attack on a steel plant that resulted in significant damage to the company. Aimed at students on operations management courses, the case examines examples of computer-controlled industrial equipment. The author looks at the lack of security and various legacy systems that are connected to unsecured networks and gives vital advice on how to mitigate the issues that arise. Register for a Kogan Page account at check-out to access and download your PDF after purchasing. You'll also have an opportunity to sign up when receiving your purchase confirmation email.
This is a practical certification guide covering all the exam topics in an easy-to-follow manner backed with mock tests and self-assesment scenarios for better preparation. Key Features Learn cryptography and various cryptography algorithms for real-world implementations Discover security policies, plans, and procedures to protect your security infrastructure Written by Ian Neil, one of the world's top CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) trainer Book Description CompTIA Security+ is a worldwide certification that establishes the fundamental knowledge required to perform core security functions and pursue an IT security career. CompTIA Security+ Certification Guide is a best-in-class exam study guide that covers all of CompTIA Security+ 501 exam objectives. It is authored by Ian Neil, who is a world-class trainer of CompTIA Security+ 501. Packed with self-assessment scenarios and realistic exam questions, this guide will help you master the core concepts to succeed in the exam the first time you take it. Using relevant examples, you will learn all the important security fundamentals from Certificates and Encryption to Identity and Access Management concepts. You will then dive into the important domains of the exam; namely, threats, attacks and vulnerabilities, technologies and tools, architecture and design, risk management, and cryptography and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). This book comes with over 600 practice questions with detailed explanation that is at the exam level and also includes two mock exams to help you with your study plan. This guide will ensure that encryption and certificates are made easy for you. What you will learn Get to grips with security fundamentals from Certificates and Encryption to Identity and Access Management Secure devices and applications that are used by your company Identify the different types of malware and virus and take appropriate actions to protect against them Protect your environment against social engineering and advanced attacks Implement PKI concepts Learn about secure coding techniques, quality control, and testing Troubleshoot common security issues Who this book is for This book is designed for anyone who is seeking to pass the CompTIA Security+ SY0-501 exam. It is a stepping stone for anyone who wants to become a security professional or move into cyber security. This certification guide assumes no prior knowledge of the product.
The world is more digitally connected than ever before, and with this connectivity, comes vulnerability. It is therefore vital that all professionals understand cyber risk and how to minimize it. This means that cyber security skills are in huge demand, and there are vast career opportunities to be taken. Confident Cyber Security is here to help. This jargon-busting guide will give you a clear overview of the world of cyber security. Exploring everything from the human side to the technical and physical implications, this book takes you through the fundamentals: how to keep secrets safe, how to stop people being manipulated and how to protect people, businesses and countries from those who wish to do harm.Featuring real-world case studies from Disney, the NHS, Taylor Swift and Frank Abagnale, as well as social media influencers and the entertainment and other industries, this book is packed with clear explanations, sound advice and practical exercises to help you understand and apply the principles of cyber security. Let Confident Cyber Security give you that cutting-edge career boost you seek. About the Confident series...From coding and web design to data, digital content and cyber security, the Confident books are the perfect beginner's resource for enhancing your professional life, whatever your career path. Table of contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Section - ONE: Why cyber security?; Chapter - 01: What cyber security is; Chapter - 02: Why it is important; Section - TWO: The technical side of cyber security; Chapter - 03: Technical vulnerabilities; Section - THREE: The human side of cyber security; Chapter - 04: Why people are so important in cyber security; Chapter - 05: Social engineering; Chapter - 06: Attacks that utilise social engineering; Section - FOUR: The physical side of cyber security; Chapter - 07: Why physical space matters in cyber security; Chapter - 08: Attacks on the individual; Chapter - 09: Attacks on organisations; Chapter - 10: Nation state cyber security – Geopolitics; Section - FIVE: The future of cyber security and what it means for your career; Chapter - 11: Cyber security in different industries; Chapter - 12: Cyber security at the board level; Chapter - 13: The variety of cyber security careers; Chapter - 14: Pursuing a cyber security career About Jessica Barker Dr Jessica Barker has been named one of the top 20 most influential women in cyber security in the UK and in 2017, was awarded one of the UK's Tech Women 50. Co-Founder and co-CEO of Cygenta, she is a popular keynote speaker internationally, as well as a frequent contributor to print and broadcast media. She appears on the BBC, Sky News, Channel 4 News, Channel 5 News, Radio 4's Today programme, Radio 2's Jeremy Vine show and more, and has been published in the Sunday Times, Grazia and The Guardian, as well as industry press.
Cyber Minds brings together an unrivalled panel of international experts who offer their insights into current cybersecurity issues in the military, business, and government. Key Features Explore the latest developments in cybersecurity Hear expert insight from the industry's top practitioners Dive deep into cyber threats in business, government, and military Book Description Shira Rubinoff's Cyber Minds brings together the top authorities in cybersecurity to discuss the emergent threats that face industries, societies, militaries, and governments today. With new technology threats, rising international tensions, and state-sponsored cyber attacks, cybersecurity is more important than ever. Cyber Minds serves as a strategic briefing on cybersecurity and data safety, collecting expert insights from sector security leaders, including: General Gregory Touhill, former Federal Chief Information Security Officer of the United States Kevin L. Jackson, CEO and Founder, GovCloud Mark Lynd, Digital Business Leader, NETSYNC Joseph Steinberg, Internet Security advisor and thought leader Jim Reavis, Co-Founder and CEO, Cloud Security Alliance Dr. Tom Kellerman, Chief Cybersecurity Officer for Carbon Black Inc and Vice Chair of Strategic Cyber Ventures Board Mary Ann Davidson, Chief Security Officer, Oracle Dr. Sally Eaves, Emergent Technology CTO, Global Strategy Advisor – Blockchain AI FinTech, Social Impact award winner, keynote speaker and author Dr. Guenther Dobrauz, Partner with PwC in Zurich and Leader of PwC Legal Switzerland Barmak Meftah, President, AT&T Cybersecurity Cleve Adams, CEO, Site 1001 (AI and big data based smart building company) Ann Johnson, Corporate Vice President – Cybersecurity Solutions Group, Microsoft Barbara Humpton, CEO, Siemens USA Businesses and states depend on effective cybersecurity. This book will help you to arm and inform yourself on what you need to know to keep your business – or your country – safe. What you will learn The threats and opportunities presented by AI How to mitigate social engineering and other human threats Developing cybersecurity strategies for the cloud Major data breaches, their causes, consequences, and key takeaways Blockchain applications for cybersecurity Implications of IoT and how to secure IoT services The role of security in cyberterrorism and state-sponsored cyber attacks Who this book is for This book is essential reading for business leaders, the C-Suite, board members, IT decision makers within an organization, and anyone with a responsibility for cybersecurity.
Techniques and Effective tips to get protected from Cyber Criminals Key Features - Learn to file a Cybercrime complaint. - Discover the New IT Rules 2021. - Understand the Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Cyber security. - Know how our online lives and real-world lives closely intertwined, each affecting the other. - Tips for protection of very young kids (5yr-8 yr), when online. - Identifying and keeping potential online predators and pedophiles at a distance.. Description Book is a step-by-step guide that handholds you through all the essential aspects of internet safety. The content is presented in a simple and easy-to-understand manner. True incidents, practical tips, survey results, conversation starters and teaching ideas given in the book, make the reading experience truly enriching. As per a recent survey amongst our volunteers, 94% said they were more vigilant and discerning towards misinformation primarily due to online safety they’d learned at Jaago Teens. They also felt that 70% of people were likely influenced by fake news during the Covid-19 pandemic. At the end of a Jaago Teens workshop, a teacher conceded. “Both, my daughter and I post a lot of pictures online. But, now I realize doing so can have dangerous consequences.” After a Corporate Jaago Teens Internet Safety workshop, a young 27-year old said, “Today we listened to many different aspects of Internet Safety. I think this was like a mock drill. If a situation arises where we need to apply what we have learned today, we will be able to do so!” What you will learn - Awareness of the IT Rules 2021. - Concept of plagiarism and copyright violation. - To modify the privacy settings on the social media platform, to ensure one’s safety. Who this book is for Children’s online life is different from those of grown-ups, if their online safety is a constant worry this book is a great resource to use. It tells you the kind of trouble children can get into when they are online, and suggests simple yet effective ways to deal with such situations. This book is a must-read for every parent, teacher or child who wants to avoid the temptations and perils of cyberspace. Table of Contents 1. An Introduction to Internet Safety 2. Real World and the Virtual World 3. Basic Do’s and Don’ts 4. Parental Control Options 5. Online Gaming 6. Recognizing Cyberbullying and Dealing with It 7. Privacy of Personal Information 8. Online Predators 9. Smartphone Safety, Your Phone Isn’t Smart, But You Are! 10. Modes of Digital Payments and Safe Online Payments 11. Reporting Cybercrime and Laws that protect against Online Harassment 12. Online Plagiarism 13. Privacy Settings for Various Online Platforms 14. A Downloadable JaagoTeens Presentation 15. Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021 16. Artificial Intelligence (AI) keeps you safe in the Real World and the Online World
Understand the nitty-gritty of Cybersecurity with ease Key Features Align your security knowledge with industry leading concepts and tools Acquire required skills and certifications to survive the ever changing market needs Learn from industry experts to analyse, implement, and maintain a robust environment Book Description It's not a secret that there is a huge talent gap in the cybersecurity industry. Everyone is talking about it including the prestigious Forbes Magazine, Tech Republic, CSO Online, DarkReading, and SC Magazine, among many others. Additionally, Fortune CEO's like Satya Nadella, McAfee's CEO Chris Young, Cisco's CIO Colin Seward along with organizations like ISSA, research firms like Gartner too shine light on it from time to time. This book put together all the possible information with regards to cybersecurity, why you should choose it, the need for cyber security and how can you be part of it and fill the cybersecurity talent gap bit by bit. Starting with the essential understanding of security and its needs, we will move to security domain changes and how artificial intelligence and machine learning are helping to secure systems. Later, this book will walk you through all the skills and tools that everyone who wants to work as security personal need to be aware of. Then, this book will teach readers how to think like an attacker and explore some advanced security methodologies. Lastly, this book will deep dive into how to build practice labs, explore real-world use cases and get acquainted with various cybersecurity certifications. By the end of this book, readers will be well-versed with the security domain and will be capable of making the right choices in the cybersecurity field. What you will learn Get an overview of what cybersecurity is and learn about the various faces of cybersecurity as well as identify domain that suits you best Plan your transition into cybersecurity in an efficient and effective way Learn how to build upon your existing skills and experience in order to prepare for your career in cybersecurity Who this book is for This book is targeted to any IT professional who is looking to venture in to the world cyber attacks and threats. Anyone with some understanding or IT infrastructure workflow will benefit from this book. Cybersecurity experts interested in enhancing their skill set will also find this book useful.
Updated and revised edition of the bestselling guide to developing defense strategies against the latest threats to cybersecurity Key Features Covers the latest security threats and defense strategies for 2020 Introduces techniques and skillsets required to conduct threat hunting and deal with a system breach Provides new information on Cloud Security Posture Management, Microsoft Azure Threat Protection, Zero Trust Network strategies, Nation State attacks, the use of Azure Sentinel as a cloud-based SIEM for logging and investigation, and much more Book Description Cybersecurity – Attack and Defense Strategies, Second Edition is a completely revised new edition of the bestselling book, covering the very latest security threats and defense mechanisms including a detailed overview of Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) and an assessment of the current threat landscape, with additional focus on new IoT threats and cryptomining. Cybersecurity starts with the basics that organizations need to know to maintain a secure posture against outside threat and design a robust cybersecurity program. It takes you into the mindset of a Threat Actor to help you better understand the motivation and the steps of performing an actual attack – the Cybersecurity kill chain. You will gain hands-on experience in implementing cybersecurity using new techniques in reconnaissance and chasing a user's identity that will enable you to discover how a system is compromised, and identify and then exploit the vulnerabilities in your own system. This book also focuses on defense strategies to enhance the security of a system. You will also discover in-depth tools, including Azure Sentinel, to ensure there are security controls in each network layer, and how to carry out the recovery process of a compromised system. What you will learn The importance of having a solid foundation for your security posture Use cyber security kill chain to understand the attack strategy Boost your organization's cyber resilience by improving your security policies, hardening your network, implementing active sensors, and leveraging threat intelligence Utilize the latest defense tools, including Azure Sentinel and Zero Trust Network strategy Identify different types of cyberattacks, such as SQL injection, malware and social engineering threats such as phishing emails Perform an incident investigation using Azure Security Center and Azure Sentinel Get an in-depth understanding of the disaster recovery process Understand how to consistently monitor security and implement a vulnerability management strategy for on-premises and hybrid cloud Learn how to perform log analysis using the cloud to identify suspicious activities, including logs from Amazon Web Services and Azure Who this book is for For the IT professional venturing into the IT security domain, IT pentesters, security consultants, or those looking to perform ethical hacking. Prior knowledge of penetration testing is beneficial.
Balance the benefits of digital transformation with the associated risks with this guide to effectively managing cybersecurity as a strategic business issue. Important and cost-effective innovations can substantially increase cyber risk and the loss of intellectual property, corporate reputation and consumer confidence. Over the past several years, organizations around the world have increasingly come to appreciate the need to address cybersecurity issues from a business perspective, not just from a technical or risk angle. Cybersecurity for Business builds on a set of principles developed with international leaders from technology, government and the boardroom to lay out a clear roadmap of how to meet goals without creating undue cyber risk.This essential guide outlines the true nature of modern cyber risk, and how it can be assessed and managed using modern analytical tools to put cybersecurity in business terms. It then describes the roles and responsibilities each part of the organization has in implementing an effective enterprise-wide cyber risk management program, covering critical issues such as incident response, supply chain management and creating a culture of security. Bringing together a range of experts and senior leaders, this edited collection enables leaders and students to understand how to manage digital transformation and cybersecurity from a business perspective.
Learn the various aspects of Cyber Security concepts. Key Features Strengthens the foundations, as detailed explanation of the concepts are given. Simple language, crystal clear approach, straight forward comprehensible presentation. Adopting user-friendly classroom lecture style. The concepts are duly supported by several examples. Previous years question papers are also included. The important set of questions comprising of more than 90 questions with short answers are also included. Description The book has been written in such a way that the concepts are explained in detail, giving adequate emphasis on examples. To make clarity on the topic, diagrams are given extensively throughout the text. Various questions are included that vary widely in type and difficulty to understand the text. This text is user-focused and has been highly updated including topics, pictures and examples. The book features the most current research findings in all aspects of information security. From successfully implementing technology change to understanding the human factors in IT utilization, these volumes address many of the core concepts and organizational applications, implications of information technology in organizations. What You Will Learn Information Systems, Information Security, Security Policies and Standards Application Security, Security Threats Development of secure Information System Security Issues In Hardware Who this book is for Students, Programmers, researchers, and software developers who wish to learn the basics and various aspects of cybersecurity. Table of Contents 1. Introduction to Information Systems 2. Information Security 3. Application Security 4. Security Threats 5. Development of secure Information System 6. Security Issues In Hardware 7. Security Policies 8. Information Security Standards About the Author Mayank Bhushan has completed his M.Tech. from Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad. He has 7 years of experience in academics. Rajkumar Singh Rathore is working as Assistant Professor in Computer Science and Engineering Department at Galgotias College of Engg. & Technology, Greater Noida (U.P.). Aatif Jamshed is working as Assistant Professor in Computer Science and Engineering Department at Galgotias College of Engg. & Technology, Greater Noida (U.P).