Cybersecurity Essentials

This book is a basic training system designed to provide a solid theoretical understanding of cybersecurity challenges, tools, and techniques, as well as to develop the foundations of a professional cybersecurity skill set. Welcome to Cybersecurity Essentials. This book is designed to provide a solid theory and practical platform for cybersecurity personnel. Key information provided in this edition includes: ▶ ▶ Critical infrastructure security systems and devices ▶ ▶ Security for local intelligent computing, and controlling devices and systems ▶ ▶ Security for local area network components and systems ▶ ▶ Cybersecurity for users and networks attached to the Internet Each chapter begins with a list of learning objectives that establishes a foun- dation and systematic preview of the chapter. A wealth of graphic diagrams and screen shots are included in each chapter to provide constant visual reinforcement of the concepts being discussed. Key thoughts, cautions, and warnings in the chapter are presented in special boxes to call extra attention to them. Key terms are presented in italic type throughout the text. These terms are also defined in a comprehensive glossary at the end of the book that provides quick, easy access to the key terms that appear in each chapter. Each part concludes with an extensive key-points review of its material. One of the driving forces in the ongoing development of cybersecurity initia- tives in the United States is the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) Cybersecurity Frameworks. These frameworks have been developed to assist governmental and business organizations in the design and development of systems and techniques to provide security for their critical infrastructure. An accessible introduction to cybersecurity concepts and practices, 'Cybersecurity Essentials' provides a comprehensive introduction to the field, with expert coverage of essential topics required for entry-level cybersecurity certifications. An accessible introduction to cybersecurity concepts and practicesCybersecurity 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. Cybersecurity jobs range from basic configuration to advanced systems analysis and defense assessment. This book provides the foundational information you need to understand the basics of the field, identify your place within it, and start down the security certification path. Learn security and surveillance fundamentals Secure and protect remote access and devices Understand network topologies, protocols, and strategies Identify threats and mount an effective defenseCybersecurity Essentials gives you the building blocks for an entry level security certification and providesa foundation of cybersecurity knowledge. An accessible introduction to cybersecurity concepts and practices, 'Cybersecurity Essentials' provides a comprehensive introduction to the field, with expert coverage of essential topics required for entry-level cybersecurity certifications. An accessible introduction to cybersecurity concepts and practicesCybersecurity 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. Cybersecurity jobs range from basic configuration to advanced systems analysis and defense assessment. This book provides the foundational information you need to understand the basics of the field, identify your place within it, and start down the security certification path. Learn security and surveillance fundamentals Secure and protect remote access and devices Understand network topologies, protocols, and strategies Identify threats and mount an effective defenseCybersecurity Essentials gives you the building blocks for an entry level security certification and provides a foundation of cybersecurity knowledge An accessible introduction to cybersecurity concepts and practices

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.

Cybersecurity jobs range from basic configuration to advanced systems analysis and defense assessment. This book provides the foundational information you need to understand the basics of the field, identify your place within it, and start down the security certification path.

• Learn security and surveillance fundamentals
• Secure and protect remote access and devices
• Understand network topologies, protocols, and strategies
• Identify threats and mount an effective defense

Cybersecurity Essentials gives you the building blocks for an entry level security certification and provides a foundation of cybersecurity knowledge "Cybersecurity Essentials" provides a comprehensive introduction, with expert coverage of essential topics required for entry-level cybersecurity certificates. It covers the four distinct challenges of creating an effective cybersecurity defense: securing the infrastructure, securing devices, securing local networks, and securing the perimeter. The authors summarize the fundamental concepts of each challenge and include real-world scenarios that show how these vulnerabilities look in everyday computing. The text offers a summary of the key concepts, review questions, and hands-on exercises designed to help assess an understanding of key concepts.-- From publisher's description