(Ebook) Making Sense of Cybersecurity by Thomas Kranz

(Ebook) Making Sense of Cybersecurity by Thomas Kranz

A jargon-busting guide to the key concepts, terminology, and technologies of cybersecurity. Perfect for anyone planning or implementing a security strategy.In Making Sense of Cybersecurity you will learn how toDevelop and incrementally improve your own cybersecurity strategyDetect rogue WiFi networks and safely browse on public WiFiProtect against physical attacks utilizing USB devices or building access cardsUse the OODA loop and a hacker mindset to plan out your own attacksConnect to and browse the Dark WebApply threat models to build, measure, and improve your defensesRespond to a detected cyber attack and work through a security breachGo behind the headlines of famous attacks and learn lessons from real-world breaches that author Tom Kranz has personally helped to clean up. Making Sense of Cybersecurity is full of clear-headed advice and examples that will help you identify risks in your organization and choose the right path to apply the important security concepts. You'll learn the three pillars of a successful security strategy and how to create and apply threat models that will iteratively improve your organization's readiness.About the TechnologySomeone is attacking your business right now. Understanding the threats, weaknesses, and attacks gives you the power to make better decisions about how to secure your systems. This book guides you through the concepts and basic skills you need to make sense of cybersecurity.About the BookMaking Sense of Cybersecurity is a crystal-clear overview of common cyber threats written for business and technical readers with no background in security. You’ll explore the core ideas of cybersecurity so you can effectively talk shop, plan a security strategy, and spot your organization’s own weak points. By examining real-world security examples, you’ll learn how the bad guys think and how to handle live threats.What's InsideDevelop and improve your cybersecurity strategyApply threat models to build, measure, and improve your defensesDetect rogue WiFi networks and safely browse on public WiFiProtect against physical attacks