As organizations increasingly depend on electronic information, the lack of systematic training on effective operations and security principles is causing chaos. Stories of data loss, data corruption, fraud, interruptions of service, and poor system design continue to flood our news. This book reviews fundamental concepts and practical recommendations for operations and security managers and staff. The guidelines are based on the author’s 40 years of experience in these areas. The text is ...

Kill It with Fire chronicles the challenges of dealing with aging computer systems, along with sound modernization strategies.How to survive a legacy apocalypse“Kill it with fire,” the typical first reaction to a legacy system falling into obsolescence, is a knee-jerk approach that often burns through tons of money and time only to result in a less efficient solution. This book offers a far more forgiving modernization framework, l...

The concept of "Web 2.0" began with a conference brainstorming session between O'Reilly and MediaLive International. Dale Dougherty, web pioneer and O'Reilly VP, noted that far from having "crashed", the web was more important than ever, with exciting new applications and sites popping up with surprising regularity. What's more, the companies that had survived the collapse seemed to have some things in common. Could it be that the dot-com collapse marked some kind of turning point for the ...

Unlock the Power of Advanced OSINT StrategiesWelcome to the "Advanced OSINT Strategies" book bundle - your ultimate guide to mastering Online Investigations and Intelligence Gathering. This comprehensive collection spans four volumes, each tailored to take you from a beginner's foundation to expert-level proficiency in the exciting world of open-source intelligence.���� BOOK 1 - Foundations of OSINT Mastery: A Beginner's Guide Discover the essentials of OSI...

Seven Deadliest Social Network Attacks describes the seven deadliest social networking attacks and how to defend against them. This book pinpoints the most dangerous hacks and exploits specific to social networks like Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace, and provides a comprehensive view into how such attacks have impacted the livelihood and lives of adults and children. It lays out the anatomy of these attacks, including how to make your system more secure. You will discover the best ways to d...

Although most people don't give security much attention until their personal or business systems are attacked, this thought-provoking anthology demonstrates that digital security is not only worth thinking about, it's also a fascinating topic. Criminals succeed by exercising enormous creativity, and those defending against them must do the same.Beautiful Security explores this challenging subject with insightful essays and analysis on topics that include:The ...

Learn how to build a cybersecurity program for a changing world with the help of proven best practices and emerging techniquesKey FeaturesUnderstand what happens in an attack and build the proper defenses to secure your organizationDefend against hacking techniques such as social engineering, phishing, and many morePartner with your end user community by building effective security awareness training programsBook DescriptionS...

Improve information security by learning Social Engineering.Key FeaturesLearn to implement information security using social engineeringGet hands-on experience of using different tools such as Kali Linux, the Social Engineering toolkit and so onPractical approach towards learning social engineering, for IT securityBook DescriptionThis book will provide you with a holistic understanding of social engineering. It will help you ...

Technology’s influence on privacy not only concerns consumers, political leaders, and advocacy groups, but also the software architects who design new products. In this practical guide, experts in data analytics, software engineering, security, and privacy policy describe how software teams can make privacy-protective features a core part of product functionality, rather than add them late in the development process.Ideal for software engineers new to privacy, this book helps you e...

An expert in cybersecurity lays out an evidence-based approach for assessing user cyber risk and achieving organizational cyber resilience.Phishing is the single biggest threat to cybersecurity, persuading even experienced users to click on hyperlinks and attachments in emails that conceal malware. Phishing has been responsible for every major cyber breach, from the infamous Sony hack in 2014 to the 2017 hack of the Democratic National Committee and the more recent...

Know your enemy and counter the dark web criminality with this easy-to-follow guide, including a detailed tour of the dark web ecosystem and the tools and tactics used to mitigate cyber threatsKey FeaturesGet up to speed with the ins and outs of cybercriminal activity on the dark webBecome familiar with the tools and techniques that are used to fight serious crimeGain a keen understanding of the crime ecosystem on the dark web and the best prac...

What you must know to protect yourself todayThe digital technology explosion has blown everything to bits—and the blast has provided new challenges and opportunities. This second edition of Blown to Bits delivers the knowledge you need to take greater control of your information environment and thrive in a world that's coming whether you like it or not.Straight from internationally respected Harvard/MIT experts, this plain-English bestselle...