Wilson, Duane C.
Cybersecurity (The MIT Press Essential Knowledge series)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780262542548
- author:
- Wilson, Duane C.
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- MIT Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 18.8 x 12.5 x 1.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Computers, Security, Networking,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Cybersecurity: A Guide for Everyday Users Duane C. Wilson's guide to cybersecurity is an accessible introduction to the risks and methods of defense against cyber attacks. As our computer systems become increasingly connected, they also become more vulnerable to threats such as data theft, software corruption, and physical damage. The book explains the principles that underlie all cybersecurity defense, including confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, authorization, and non-repudiation. It describes how cryptography is used to achieve confidentiality and examines the different layers of defense against cyber attacks. Wilson also analyzes cyber risks, threats, and vulnerabilities, breaking down the cyber kill chain and explaining various forms of malware. The book concludes by reviewing online applications of cybersecurity, including end-to-end security protection, secure ecommerce transactions, smart devices with built-in protections, and blockchain technology. It also considers the future of cybersecurity, discussing the evolution of cyber defenses and research that may alter the overall threat landscape.
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