Taming the Hacking Storm is a groundbreaking new roadmap to solving the Internet security issues currently plaguing countries, businesses, and individuals around the world. In easy-to-understand and non-technical language, cybersecurity veteran Roger Grimes describes the most prevalent threats to our online safety today and what ties them all together. He goes on to lay out a comprehensive and robust framework for combating that threatone that rests on a foundation of identity verificationand explains exactly how to implement it in the real world.
The author addresses each of the challenges, pitfalls, and roadblocks that might stand in the way of his solutions, offering practical ways to navigate, avoid, or counter those impediments. The book also includes advice on how to address peripheral security issues, including software and firmware vulnerabilities; strategies for addressing a lack of international agreement on the implementation of security standards and practices; and things you can do today to encourage the development of a more secure, trusted Internet.
An insightful and original new approach to cybersecurity, Taming the Hacking Storm is a must-listen guide for cybersecurity practitioners, academic researchers studying Internet security, and members of the general public with an interest in tech, security, and privacy.
Fighting Phishing: Everything You Can Do to Fight Social Engineering and Phishing serves as the ideal defense against phishing. Unlike most anti-phishing books, which focus only on one or two strategies, this book discusses all the policies, education, and technical strategies that are essential to a complete phishing defense. This book gives clear instructions for deploying a great defense-in-depth strategy to defeat hackers and malware. Written by the lead data-driven defense evangelist at the world's number one anti-phishing company, KnowBe4, Inc., this guide shows you how to create an enduring, integrated cybersecurity culture.
- Learn what social engineering and phishing are, why they are so dangerous to your cybersecurity, and how to defend against them
- Educate yourself and other users on how to identify and avoid phishing scams, to stop attacks before they begin
- Discover the latest tools and strategies for locking down data when phishing has taken place, and stop breaches from spreading
- Develop technology and security policies that protect your organization against the most common types of social engineering and phishing
Avoid becoming the next ransomware victim by taking practical steps today
Colonial Pipeline. CWT Global. Brenntag. Travelex. The list of ransomware victims is long, distinguished, and sophisticated. And it's growing longer every day.
In Ransomware Protection Playbook, computer security veteran and expert penetration tester Roger A. Grimes delivers an actionable blueprint for organizations seeking a robust defense against one of the most insidious and destructive IT threats currently in the wild. You'll learn about concrete steps you can take now to protect yourself or your organization from ransomware attacks.
In addition to walking you through the necessary technical preventative measures, this critical book will show you how to:
- Quickly detect an attack, limit the damage, and decide whether to pay the ransom
- Implement a pre-set game plan in the event of a game-changing security breach to help limit the reputational and financial damage
- Lay down a secure foundation of cybersecurity insurance and legal protection to mitigate the disruption to your life and business
Hacking the Hacker takes you inside the world of cybersecurity to show you what goes on behind the scenes, and introduces you to the men and women on the front lines of this technological arms race. Twenty-six of the world's top white hat hackers, security researchers, writers, and leaders, describe what they do and why, with each profile preceded by a no-experience-necessary explanation of the relevant technology.
Cybersecurity is becoming increasingly critical at all levels, from retail businesses all the way up to national security. This book drives to the heart of the field, introducing the people and practices that help keep our world secure.
● Go deep into the world of white hat hacking to grasp just how critical cybersecurity is
● Read the stories of some of the world's most renowned computer security experts
● Delve into social engineering, cryptography, penetration testing, network attacks, and more
As a field, cybersecurity is large and multi-faceted-yet not historically diverse. With a massive demand for qualified professional that is only going to grow, opportunities are endless. Hacking the Hacker shows you why you should give the field a closer look.
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