Cybersecurity For Dummies, 2nd Edition by Steinberg, Joseph

Description: 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. Joseph Steinberg is a master of cybersecurity. He is one of very few people to hold the suite of security certifications including: CISSP(r), ISSAP(r), ISSMP(r), and CSSLP(r). 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. Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Cybersecurity 5 Chapter 1: What Exactly Is Cybersecurity? 7 Chapter 2: Getting to Know Common Cyberattacks 23 Chapter 3: The Bad Guys You Must Defend Against 49 Part 2: Improving Your Own Personal Security 69 Chapter 4: Evaluating Your Current Cybersecurity Posture 71 Chapter 5: Enhancing Physical Security 93 Chapter 6: Cybersecurity Considerations When Working from Home 105 Part 3: Protecting Yourself from Yourself 115 Chapter 7: Securing Your Accounts 117 Chapter 8: Passwords 135 Chapter 9: Preventing Social Engineering Attacks 151 Part 4: Cybersecurity for Businesses, Organizations, and Government 173 Chapter 10: Securing Your Small Business 175 Chapter 11: Cybersecurity and Big Businesses 201 Part 5: Handling a Security Incident (This Is a When, Not an If) 217 Chapter 12: Identifying a Security Breach 219 Chapter 13: Recovering from a Security Breach 239 Part 6: Backing Up and Recovery 259 Chapter 14: Backing Up 261 Chapter 15: Resetting Your Device 289 Chapter 16: Restoring from Backups 299 Part 7: Looking toward the Future 321 Chapter 17: Pursuing a Cybersecurity Career 323 Chapter 18: Emerging Technologies Bring New Threats 337 Part 8: The Part of Tens 351 Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Improve Your Cybersecurity without Spending a Fortune 353 Chapter 20: Ten (or So) Lessons from Major Cybersecurity Breaches 359 Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Safely Use Public Wi-Fi 367 Index 371 ntroduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Cybersecurity 5 Chapter 1: What Exactly Is Cybersecurity? 7 Chapter 2: Getting to Know Common Cyberattacks 23 Chapter 3: The Bad Guys You Must Defend Against 49 Part 2: Improving Your Own Personal Security 69 Chapter 4: Evaluating Your Current Cybersecurity Posture 71 Chapter 5: Enhancing Physical Security 93 Chapter 6: Cybersecurity Considerations When Working from Home 105 Part 3: Protecting Yourself from Yourself 115 Chapter 7: Securing Your Accounts 117 Chapter 8: Passwords 135 Chapter 9: Preventing Social Engineering Attacks 151 Part 4: Cybersecurity for Businesses, Organizations, and Government 173 Chapter 10: Securing Your Small Business 175 Chapter 11: Cybersecurity and Big Businesses 201 Part 5: Handling a Security Incident (This Is a When, Not an If) 217 Chapter 12: Identifying a Security Breach 219 Chapter 13: Recovering from a Security Breach 239 Part 6: Backing Up and Recovery 259 Chapter 14: Backing Up 261 Chapter 15: Resetting Your Device 289 Chapter 16: Restoring from Backups 299 Part 7: Looking toward the Future 321 Chapter 17: Pursuing a Cybersecurity Career 323 Chapter 18: Emerging Technologies Bring New Threats 337 Part 8: The Part of Tens 351 Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Improve Your Cybersecurity without Spending a Fortune 353 Chapter 20: Ten (or So) Lessons from Major Cybersecurity Breaches 359 Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Safely Use Public Wi-Fi 367 Index 371 ntroduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Cybersecurity 5 Chapter 1: What Exactly Is Cybersecurity? 7 Chapter 2: Getting to Know Common Cyberattacks 23 Chapter 3: The Bad Guys You Must Defend Against 49 Part 2: Improving Your Own Personal Security 69 Chapter 4: Evaluating Your Current Cybersecurity Posture 71 Chapter 5: Enhancing Physical Security 93 Chapter 6: Cybersecurity Considerations When Working from Home 105 Part 3: Protecting Yourself from Yourself 115 Chapter 7: Securing Your Accounts 117 Chapter 8: Passwords 135 Chapter 9: Preventing Social Engineering Attacks 151 Part 4: Cybersecurity for Businesses, Organizations, and Government 173 Chapter 10: Securing Your Small Business 175 Chapter 11: Cybersecurity and Big Businesses 201 Part 5: Handling a Security Incident (This Is a When, Not an If) 217 Chapter 12: Identifying a Security Breach 219 Chapter 13: Recovering from a Security Breach 239 Part 6: Backing Up and Recovery 259 Chapter 14: Backing Up 261 Chapter 15: Resetting Your Device 289 Chapter 16: Restoring from Backups 299 Part 7: Looking toward the Future 321 Chapter 17: Pursuing a Cybersecurity Career 323 Chapter 18: Emerging Technologies Bring New Threats 337 Part 8: The Part of Tens 351 Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Improve Your Cybersecurity without Spending a Fortune 353 Chapter 20: Ten (or So) Lessons from Major Cybersecurity Breaches 359 Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Safely Use Public Wi-Fi 367 Index 371

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