
Confident Cyber Security
The Essential Insights and How to Protect from Threats
Jessica Barker(Author)
Kogan Page Ltd (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 3. September 2023
Book
Hardback
264 pages
978-1-3986-1194-8 (ISBN)
Shipment within 10-20 days
Description
The world is more digitally connected than ever before and, with this connectivity, comes vulnerability. This book will equip you with all the skills and insights you need to understand cyber security and kickstart a prosperous career.
Confident Cyber Security
is here to help. From the human side to the technical and physical implications, this book takes you through the fundamentals: 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 including Disney, the NHS, Taylor Swift and Frank Abagnale, this book is packed with clear explanations, sound advice and practical exercises to help you understand and apply the principles of cyber security. This new edition covers increasingly important topics such as deepfakes, AI and blockchain technology.
About the Confident series...
From coding and data science to cloud and cyber security, the
Confident
books are perfect for building your technical knowledge and enhancing your professional career.
Reviews / Votes
"Whether you're an aspiring professional planning a career in cybersecurity or a board member needing to secure your organization, this book offers a goldmine of insights. Its accessible language and actionable advice make it a valuable resource for anyone."More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 222 mm
Width: 145 mm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
631 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-3986-1194-8 (9781398611948)
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
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Book
approx. 02/2027
3rd Edition
Kogan Page Ltd
€36.50
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Additional editions

Book
09/2023
2nd Edition
Kogan Page Ltd
€21.50
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E-Book
09/2023
2nd Edition
Kogan Page Ltd
€20.99
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Previous edition

Jessica Barker
Confident Cyber Security
How to Get Started in Cyber Security and Futureproof Your Career
Book
09/2020
1st Edition
Kogan Page Ltd
€81.90
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Person
Author
Dr Jessica Barker MBE is an award-winning leader in the human side of cyber security and has delivered awareness sessions to over 50,000 people. She has appeared on media outlets such as BBC, Sky News and Wired and has delivered over 80 keynotes for organizations and conferences including NATO, the World Government Summit and RSA.
She serves on numerous boards, including the UK Government Cyber Security Advisory Board. Jessica Barker has been awarded an MBE for services to cyber security.
Content
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- Chapter - 00: Introduction;
- Section - ONE: Why Cyber Security?;
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- Chapter - 01: What cyber security is;
- Chapter - 02: Why it is important;
- Section - TWO: The technical side of cyber security;
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- Chapter - 03: Technical vulnerabilities
- Section - THREE: The human side of cyber security;
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- Chapter - 04: Why people are so important in cyber security;
- Chapter - 05: Social engineering;
- Chapter - 06: Attacks that utilize social engineering;
- Section - FOUR: The physical side of cyber security;
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- Chapter - 07: Why physical space matters in cyber security;
- Chapter - 08: Attacks on the individual;
- Chapter - 09: Attacks on organizations;
- Chapter - 10: Nation state cyber security - Geopolitics;
- Section - FIVE: The future of cyber security and what it means for your career;
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- Chapter - 11: Cyber security in different industries;
- Chapter - 12: Cyber security at the board level;
- Chapter - 13: The variety of cyber security careers;
- Chapter - 14: Pursuing a cyber security career