Cybersecurity Essentials
Cybersecurity Essentials provides a comprehensive introduction to the field, with expert coverage of essential topics required for entry-level cybersecurity certifications. An effective defense consists of four distinct challenges: securing the infrastructure, securing devices, securing local networks, and securing the perimeter. Overcoming these challenges requires a detailed understanding of the concepts and practices within each realm. This book covers each challenge individually for greater depth of information, with real-world scenarios that show what vulnerabilities look like in everyday computing scenarios. Each part concludes with a summary of key concepts, review questions, and hands-on exercises, allowing you to test your understanding while exercising your new critical skills.
Book contents:
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Infrastruture Security in the Real World
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Understanding Access Control and Monitoring Systems
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Understanding Video Surveillance Systems
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Understanding Intrusion-Detection and Reporting Systems
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Infrastructure Security: Review Questions and Hands-On Exercises
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Local Host Security in the Real World
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Securing Devices
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Protecting the Inner Perimeter
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Protecting Remote Access
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Local Host Security: Review Questions and Hands-On Exercises
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Local Network Security in the Real World
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Networking Basics
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Understanding Networking Protocols
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Understanding Network Servers
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Understanding Network Connectivity Devices
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Understanding Network Transmission Media Security
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Local Network Security: Review Questions
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Perimeter Security in the Real World
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Understanding the Environment
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Hiding the Private Network
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Protecting the Perimeter
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Protecting Data Moving Through the Internet
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Tools and Utilities
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Identifying and Defending Against Vulnerabilities
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Perimeter Security: Review Questions and Hands-On Exercises