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Cybersecurity: A Practical Introduction

AUTHOR Hassan, Nihad A.; Hijazi, Rami
PUBLISHER CRC Press (12/08/2025)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

Description

In today's hyperconnected world, digital threats lurk in every corner of cyberspace. This comprehensive guide equips you with essential knowledge to identify, mitigate, and counter cyber threats, navigating the increasingly dangerous digital landscape.

From cryptographic foundations to advanced persistent threats, you'll master the core concepts that transform novices into digital defenders. Each chapter tackles critical security domains, including online tracking defenses, ransomware identification, social engineering countermeasures, and OSINT techniques used by both defenders and attackers. Discover how to:

- Implement multi-layered protection against sophisticated malware

- Recognize and respond to psychological manipulation tactics

- Navigate the concealed territories of the Deep and Dark Web safely

- Deploy enterprise-grade network security architectures

- Leverage AI-driven threat detection to stay ahead of attackers.

Whether you're securing personal devices against tracking, protecting enterprise networks from nation-state actors, or building comprehensive defense strategies, this book is for working professionals, computing specialists, and IT enthusiasts, providing you with practical, actionable knowledge for today's security challenges.

Key Features:

- Bridges theoretical cybersecurity concepts with practical defense strategies

- Provides actionable knowledge on emerging threats

- Uses accessible language for both beginners and experienced practitioners

- Equips readers with a comprehensive understanding of the entire threat landscape

- Addresses both human and system vulnerabilities

- Delivers an insider perspective on threats and countermeasures

- Incorporates cutting-edge security approaches that prepare readers for the next generation of cybersecurity challenges

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ISBN-13: 9780367441104
ISBN-10: 0367441101
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 268
Carton Quantity: 28
Product Dimensions: 6.14 x 0.59 x 9.21 inches
Weight: 0.87 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Illustrated
Country of Origin: US
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BISAC Categories
Computers | Security - Cryptography & Encryption
Computers | Internet - Online Safety & Privacy
Computers | Computer Science
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In today's hyperconnected world, digital threats lurk in every corner of cyberspace. This comprehensive guide equips you with essential knowledge to identify, mitigate, and counter cyber threats, navigating the increasingly dangerous digital landscape.

From cryptographic foundations to advanced persistent threats, you'll master the core concepts that transform novices into digital defenders. Each chapter tackles critical security domains, including online tracking defenses, ransomware identification, social engineering countermeasures, and OSINT techniques used by both defenders and attackers. Discover how to:

- Implement multi-layered protection against sophisticated malware

- Recognize and respond to psychological manipulation tactics

- Navigate the concealed territories of the Deep and Dark Web safely

- Deploy enterprise-grade network security architectures

- Leverage AI-driven threat detection to stay ahead of attackers.

Whether you're securing personal devices against tracking, protecting enterprise networks from nation-state actors, or building comprehensive defense strategies, this book is for working professionals, computing specialists, and IT enthusiasts, providing you with practical, actionable knowledge for today's security challenges.

Key Features:

- Bridges theoretical cybersecurity concepts with practical defense strategies

- Provides actionable knowledge on emerging threats

- Uses accessible language for both beginners and experienced practitioners

- Equips readers with a comprehensive understanding of the entire threat landscape

- Addresses both human and system vulnerabilities

- Delivers an insider perspective on threats and countermeasures

- Incorporates cutting-edge security approaches that prepare readers for the next generation of cybersecurity challenges

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