Discover the critical skills needed to thrive in the fast-paced world of cybersecurity with *Cybersecurity Essentials*. This essential guide is specially designed for beginners and aspiring professionals who want to master the foundational concepts of cybersecurity. The book covers key topics, including infrastructure security, device security, local network protection, and perimeter defense. Each challenge is dissected for a comprehensive understanding, highlighted with real-world scenarios that illustrate common vulnerabilities in everyday computing. This cutting-edge resource not only equips you with relevant knowledge but also prepares you for entry-level cybersecurity certifications. Enhance your learning experience with review questions and hands-on exercises, ensuring you have the practical skills needed to succeed in various cybersecurity roles, from configuration to defense assessment. Whether you're aiming to secure remote access or understand complex network topologies and protocols, *Cybersecurity Essentials* is your gateway to the foundational cybersecurity knowledge required to advance your career. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from industry experts. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW, ISBN: 9781119362395, Year: 2018, Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US), Pages: 784.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781119362395
Year: 2018
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
Pages: 784


Description:
An accessible introduction to cybersecurity concepts and practices


Cybersecurity Essentials provides a comprehensive introduction to the field, with expert coverage of essential topics required for entry-level cybersecurity certifications. An effective defense consists of four distinct challenges: securing the infrastructure, securing devices, securing local networks, and securing the perimeter. Overcoming these challenges requires a detailed understanding of the concepts and practices within each realm. This book covers each challenge individually for greater depth of information, with real-world scenarios that show what vulnerabilities look like in everyday computing scenarios. Each part concludes with a summary of key concepts, review questions, and hands-on exercises, allowing you to test your understanding while exercising your new critical skills.


Cybersecurity jobs range from basic configuration to advanced systems analysis and defense assessment. This book provides the foundational information you need to understand the basics of the field, identify your place within it, and start down the security certification path.


Learn security and surveillance fundamentals

Secure and protect remote access and devices

Understand network topologies, protocols, and strategies

Identify threats and mount an effective defense



Cybersecurity Essentials gives you the building blocks for an entry level security certification and provides a foundation of cybersecurity knowledge