Computer Security

What do you know about hacking a computer system? If you are like most of us, you can't even get into your own computer if you've forgotten the password. The good news is that hacking is actually a lot easier than you think, and anyone can learn how to do it. As long as you are willing to do the work and to work through the steps patiently, you will also be able to hack the systems that you want to.

In How I Rob Banks: And Other Such Places, renowned ethical hacker FC delivers a gripping and often hilarious discussion of his work: testing the limits of physical bank security by trying to "steal" money, data, and anything else he can get his hands on. In the book, you'll explore the secretive world of physical assessments and follow FC as he breaks into banks and secure government locations to identify security flaws and loopholes.

Is circuit engineering what you want to learn? Always wondered how one becomes an electrical engineer? Do semiconductors and circuit boards interest you? Download Circuit Engineering + Cryptography + CompTIA A+ to discover everything you need to know about basic electronics. You'll learn step by step how to increase your electrical skills, the anatomy of a circuit, and all your basic knowledge in one download!

Get a fascinating and disturbing look into how state and nonstate actors throughout the world use cyber attacks to gain military, political, and economic advantages. In the third edition of this book, cyber warfare researcher Jeffrey Caruso explores the latest advances in cyber espionage and warfare that have emerged on the battlefields of Ukraine and the Middle East.

Mastering OSINT and Dark Web Investigations: by Eric Waldrep is an advanced guide for professionals navigating the complex worlds of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) and the Dark Web. The book equips investigators with technical skills, methodologies, and ethical frameworks to handle cases ranging from corporate fraud to national security threats.

During the Global Financial Crisis in 2008, our financial infrastructure failed. Governments bailed out the very institutions that let the economy down. This episode spurred a serious rethink of our financial system. In DeFi and the Future of Finance, Campbell R. Harvey, Ashwin Ramachandran, and Joey Santoro introduce the new world of decen­tralized finance. The book argues that the current financial landscape is ripe for dis­ruption and we are seeing, in real time, the reinvention of finance.

Cybersecurity expert Mark Sangster deftly weaves together real-life cases in a thrilling narrative that illustrates the human complexities behind the scenes that can lead to companies throwing their digital front doors open to criminals. Within a security context, deep social engineering is the newest and biggest means of breaching our systems. Sangster tells listeners that cybersecurity is not an IT problem to solve - it is a business risk to manage.

Malicious cyber actors recognize our dependence on technology and constantly attempt to exploit this reliance for financial or strategic gain. Too often, they succeed. Their success is enabled by an environment of insecurity, in which our enterprises are too difficult to defend, and our technology products are too vulnerable to protect.

Hacking will demand your full dedication and interest and also a desire and a craving for knowledge and constant advancement. If your goal is to be a hacker, this is the audiobook to start with! This audiobook contains proven steps and strategies on how to hack a wireless network, carry out a penetration test, and so much more. It gives an insight to the most used hacking techniques and how to develop your basic skills.

If you've ever made a secure purchase with your credit card over the internet, then you have seen cryptography, or "crypto", in action. From Stephen Levy - the author who made "hackers" a household word - comes this account of a revolution that is already affecting every citizen in the 21st century. Crypto tells the inside story of how a group of "crypto rebels" - nerds and visionaries turned freedom fighters - teamed up with corporate interests to beat Big Brother and ensure our privacy on the internet.

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.

A manual for the very first physical red team operation methodology, REDTEAMOPSEC. This audiobook teaches how to execute every stage of a physical red team operation from reconnaissance to team mobilization, to offensive strike, and exfiltration. Learn how to conduct a Physical Red Team Operation with precision, confidence, and value. Whether the listener will be hired at some point to penetrate security or simply trying to harden his or her own defenses, this audiobook is essential.

In Ransomware Protection Playbook, computer security veteran and expert penetration tester Roger A. Grimes delivers an actionable blueprint for organizations seeking a robust defense against one of the most insidious and destructive IT threats currently in the wild. You'll learn about concrete steps you can take now to protect yourself or your organization from ransomware attacks.

Enterprise-grade servers, laptops, and desktops should be procured with a robust set of security artifacts, configurations, and capabilities. The security artifacts enable several risk mitigation techniques that should be used with an automated Acceptance Test process.

Dive into the dynamic world of ethical hacking with "CompTIA Pentest+," your definitive guide to understanding and excelling in the art of penetration testing. Authored by seasoned cybersecurity experts, this comprehensive book provides an immersive journey through the critical principles, methodologies, and practical applications needed to navigate the CompTIA Pentest+ Certification.

A PIDD is a Perpetual Involuntary Data Donor. Surveillance capitalists love PIDDs because PIDDs materially support the data extraction industry by unwittingly surrendering their personal information, paying for data transport and storage, and tolerating poor technology performance. Our Digital Civics Framework presents a guide to increasing the data literacy of billions of citizens. We outline the data knowledge that society needs and propose exercises that will help citizens interact productively within a data-driven society.

In The DevSecOps Playbook: Deliver Continuous Security at Speed, the chief information and information security officer at Wiley, Sean D. Mack, delivers an insightful and practical discussion of how to keep your business secure. You'll learn how to leverage the classic triad of people, process, and technology to build strong cybersecurity infrastructure and practices. You'll also discover the shared responsibility model at the core of DevSecOps as you explore the principles and best practices that make up contemporary frameworks.

At the age of just 19, JW Murphey didn't have access to large amounts of private security industry experience, a bunch of cash, an audiobook, or the Internet to help him start his security guard company. But, he didn't want to spend years as another cog inside of a large security corporation. Instead of staying employed with a big corporation, he struck out on his own and started his own security agency. How to Start a Security Guard Company book includes Murphey's creative strategies for building a private security agency with a minimal up-front investment.

In Spam Nation, investigative journalist and cybersecurity expert Brian Krebs unmasks the criminal masterminds driving some of the biggest spam and hacker operations targeting Americans and their bank accounts. Tracing the rise, fall, and alarming resurrection of the digital mafia behind the two largest spam pharmacies - and countless viruses, phishing, and spyware attacks - he delivers the first definitive narrative of the global spam problem and its threat to consumers everywhere.

Based on news reports, you might think there's a major cybersecurity threat every four to five months. In reality, there's a cybersecurity attack happening every minute of every day. In Cyber Crisis, Eric Cole gives listeners a clear-eyed picture of the information war raging in cyberspace. Drawing on 30 years of experience, Cole offers practical, actionable advice that even those with little technical background can implement, including steps to take on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis to protect their businesses and themselves.