Hacking
Yuri Diogenes, Dr. Erdal Ozkaya
Cybersecurity – Attack and Defense Strategies, Second Edition is a completely revised new edition of the bestselling book, covering the very latest security threats and defense mechanisms including a detailed overview of Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) and an assessment of the current threat landscape, with additional focus on new IoT threats and cryptomining.Cybersecurity starts with the basics that organizations need to know to maintain a secure posture against outside threat and design a robust cybersecurity program. It takes you into the mindset of a Threat Actor to help you better understand the motivation and the steps of performing an actual attack – the Cybersecurity kill chain. You will gain hands-on experience in implementing cybersecurity using new techniques in reconnaissance and chasing a user’s identity that will enable you to discover how a system is compromised, and identify and then exploit the vulnerabilities in your own system.This book also focuses on defense strategies to enhance the security of a system. You will also discover in-depth tools, including Azure Sentinel, to ensure there are security controls in each network layer, and how to carry out the recovery process of a compromised system.
Yuri Diogenes, Dr. Erdal Ozkaya
Cybersecurity – Attack and Defense Strategies, Third Edition will bring you up to speed with the key aspects of threat assessment and security hygiene, the current threat landscape and its challenges, and how to maintain a strong security posture.In this carefully revised new edition, you will learn about the Zero Trust approach and the initial Incident Response process. You will gradually become familiar with Red Team tactics, where you will learn basic syntax for commonly used tools to perform the necessary operations. You will also learn how to apply newer Red Team techniques with powerful tools. Simultaneously, Blue Team tactics are introduced to help you defend your system from complex cyber-attacks. This book provides a clear, in-depth understanding of attack/defense methods as well as patterns to recognize irregular behavior within your organization. Finally, you will learn how to analyze your network and address malware, while becoming familiar with mitigation and threat detection techniques.By the end of this cybersecurity book, you will have discovered the latest tools to enhance the security of your system, learned about the security controls you need, and understood how to carry out each step of the incident response process.
Yuri Diogenes, Dr. Erdal Ozkaya
The book will start talking about the security posture before moving to Red Team tactics, where you will learn the basic syntax for the Windows and Linux tools that are commonly used to perform the necessary operations. You will also gain hands-on experience of using new Red Team techniques with powerful tools such as python and PowerShell, which will enable you to discover vulnerabilities in your system and how to exploit them. Moving on, you will learn how a system is usually compromised by adversaries, and how they hack user's identity, and the various tools used by the Red Team to find vulnerabilities in a system.In the next section, you will learn about the defense strategies followed by the Blue Team to enhance the overall security of a system. You will also learn about an in-depth strategy to ensure that there are security controls in each network layer, and how you can carry out the recovery process of a compromised system. Finally, you will learn how to create a vulnerability management strategy and the different techniques for manual log analysis.
Cybersecurity. A Self-Teaching Introduction
Mercury Learning and Information, C. P. Gupta,...
This book provides fundamental concepts of cybersecurity and cybercrime in an easy-to-understand, self-teaching format. It covers data security, threats, viruses, malicious software, firewalls, VPNs, security architecture, design, policies, cyberlaw, and cloud security.The course starts with an introduction to information systems and cybersecurity application security. It progresses to developing secure information systems and understanding information security policies, standards, and cyberlaw. The final chapters address the security of emerging technologies, including cloud security, IoT, and AES.Understanding these concepts is crucial for protecting data and systems against cyber threats. This book transitions readers from basic knowledge to advanced cybersecurity practices, combining theoretical insights with practical applications. It is an invaluable resource for mastering cybersecurity in today's digital age.
Lester Nichols, Corey Ball
The Cybersecurity Architect's Handbook, 2nd Edition builds on the foundational, career-development, and best-practices coverage that made the first edition an essential resource, while expanding its scope with a new section of applied, industry-specific architecture chapters.In this new edition, the book introduces dedicated deep dives into AI security architecture, financial services architecture patterns, healthcare security architecture, cloud-native security architecture, critical infrastructure protection, and Zero Trust Architecture implementation — each with scenario-based examples, lab exercises, and domain-specific design guidance. New to this edition is the strategic framework inspired by Sun Tzu's The Art of War, woven throughout every chapter to reinforce that cybersecurity architects are not merely technicians but strategists and tacticians operating on a digital battlefield. By the end of this book, you will have a complete roadmap from foundational knowledge to real-world application across today’s critical industries and technology environments. You will explore best practices and emerging threats, including quantum computing and AI-driven attacks, to design, build, and defend the modern enterprise.
Lester Nichols
Stepping into the role of a Cybersecurity Architect (CSA) is no mean feat; it requires both upskilling and a fundamental shift in how you view cybersecurity. Written by a seasoned cybersecurity expert with over two decades of experience spanning the public and private sectors, this all-encompassing guide outlines an accessible a path for cybersecurity engineers and newcomers to evolve into architects, sharing best practices to enhance your skills.After a brief introduction to the role and foundational concepts, this book will help you understand the day-to-day challenges faced by CSAs, supported by practical examples. You'll gain insights into assessing and improving your organization’s security posture, including system, hardware, and software security. You'll also learn how to set user and system policies and protocols through effective monitoring and enforcement, and understanding countermeasures that protect the system from unauthorized access attempts.To prepare you for the road ahead and augment your existing skills, the book provides invaluable tips and practices that will contribute to your success as a CSA. By the end of this book, you’ll be well-equipped to take up the CSA role and execute robust security solutions.
Johann Rehberger
It's now more important than ever for organizations to be ready to detect and respond to security events and breaches. Preventive measures alone are not enough for dealing with adversaries. A well-rounded prevention, detection, and response program is required. This book will guide you through the stages of building a red team program, including strategies and homefield advantage opportunities to boost security.The book starts by guiding you through establishing, managing, and measuring a red team program, including effective ways for sharing results and findings to raise awareness. Gradually, you'll learn about progressive operations such as cryptocurrency mining, focused privacy testing, targeting telemetry, and even blue team tooling. Later, you'll discover knowledge graphs and how to build them, then become well-versed with basic to advanced techniques related to hunting for credentials, and learn to automate Microsoft Office and browsers to your advantage. Finally, you'll get to grips with protecting assets using decoys, auditing, and alerting with examples for major operating systems.By the end of this book, you'll have learned how to build, manage, and measure a red team program effectively and be well-versed with the fundamental operational techniques required to enhance your existing skills.
Joshua Mason
In today’s increasingly connected world, cybersecurity touches every aspect of our lives, yet it remains a mystery to most. This beginner’s guide pulls back the curtain on how cybersecurity really works, revealing what professionals do to keep us safe. Learn how cyber threats emerge, how experts counter them, and what you can do to protect yourself online.Perfect for business leaders, tech enthusiasts, and anyone curious about digital security, this book delivers insider knowledge without the jargon. This edition also explores cybersecurity careers, AI/ML in cybersecurity, and essential skills that apply in both personal and professional contexts.Air Force pilot turned cybersecurity leader Joshua Mason shares hard-won insights from his unique journey, drawing on years of training teams and advising organizations worldwide. He walks you through the tools and strategies used by professionals, showing how expert practices translate into real-world protection. With up-to-date information of the latest threats and defenses, this cybersecurity book is both an informative read and a practical guide to staying secure in the digital age.*Email sign-up and proof of purchase required.
Joshua Mason
In today’s increasingly connected world, cybersecurity touches every aspect of our lives, yet it remains a mystery to most. This beginner’s guide pulls back the curtain on how cybersecurity really works, revealing what professionals do to keep us safe. Learn how cyber threats emerge, how experts counter them, and what you can do to protect yourself online.Perfect for business leaders, tech enthusiasts, and anyone curious about digital security, this book delivers insider knowledge without the jargon. This edition also explores cybersecurity careers, AI/ML in cybersecurity, and essential skills that apply in both personal and professional contexts.Air Force pilot turned cybersecurity leader Joshua Mason shares hard-won insights from his unique journey, drawing on years of training teams and advising organizations worldwide. He walks you through the tools and strategies used by professionals, showing how expert practices translate into real-world protection. With up-to-date information of the latest threats and defenses, this cybersecurity book is both an informative read and a practical guide to staying secure in the digital age.*Email sign-up and proof of purchase required.
Joshua Mason
In today’s increasingly connected world, cybersecurity touches every aspect of our lives, yet it remains a mystery to most. This beginner’s guide pulls back the curtain on how cybersecurity really works, revealing what professionals do to keep us safe. Learn how cyber threats emerge, how experts counter them, and what you can do to protect yourself online.Perfect for business leaders, tech enthusiasts, and anyone curious about digital security, this book delivers insider knowledge without the jargon. This edition also explores cybersecurity careers, AI/ML in cybersecurity, and essential skills that apply in both personal and professional contexts.Air Force pilot turned cybersecurity leader Joshua Mason shares hard-won insights from his unique journey, drawing on years of training teams and advising organizations worldwide. He walks you through the tools and strategies used by professionals, showing how expert practices translate into real-world protection. With up-to-date information of the latest threats and defenses, this cybersecurity book is both an informative read and a practical guide to staying secure in the digital age.*Email sign-up and proof of purchase required.
Joshua Mason
In today’s increasingly connected world, cybersecurity touches every aspect of our lives, yet it remains a mystery to most. This beginner’s guide pulls back the curtain on how cybersecurity really works, revealing what professionals do to keep us safe. Learn how cyber threats emerge, how experts counter them, and what you can do to protect yourself online.Perfect for business leaders, tech enthusiasts, and anyone curious about digital security, this book delivers insider knowledge without the jargon. This edition also explores cybersecurity careers, AI/ML in cybersecurity, and essential skills that apply in both personal and professional contexts.Air Force pilot turned cybersecurity leader Joshua Mason shares hard-won insights from his unique journey, drawing on years of training teams and advising organizations worldwide. He walks you through the tools and strategies used by professionals, showing how expert practices translate into real-world protection. With up-to-date information of the latest threats and defenses, this cybersecurity book is both an informative read and a practical guide to staying secure in the digital age.*Email sign-up and proof of purchase required.