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Confident cyber security, how to get started in cyber security and futureproof your career, Jessica Barker

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

illustrations

index present

non fiction

Confident cyber security

bibliography

Jessica Barker

how to get started in cyber security and futureproof your career

This jargon-busting guide will give you a clear overview of the world of cyber security. Exploring everything from the human side to the technical and physical implications, this book takes you through the basics: how to keep secrets safe, how to stop people being manipulated and how to protect people, businesses and countries from those who wish to do harm. Featuring real-world case studies from companies such as Facebook, Google and the NHS, as well as fashion, entertainment, property and other industries, this book is packed with clear explanations, sound advice and practical exercises to help you understand and apply the principles of cyber security

Introduction -- Section 1. Why cyber security?: What cyber security is -- Why it is important -- Section 2.The technical side of cyber security: Technical vulnerabilities - Section 3. The human side of cyber security: Why people are so important in cyber security -- Social engineering -- Attacks that utilise social engineering -- Section 4. The physical side of cyber security: Why physical space matters in cyber security -- Attacks on the individual -- Attacks on organisations -- Nation state cyber security - Geopolitics -- Section 5. The future of cyber security and what it means for your career: Cyber security in different industries -- Cyber security at the board level -- The variety of cyber security careers -- Pursuing a cyber security career