Security in the Digital World: For the home user, parent, consumer and home office

Author:   Graham Day
Publisher:   Itgp
ISBN:  

9781849289610


Pages:   226
Publication Date:   28 November 2017
Format:   Paperback
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"""Love the fact that it jumped in with 10 top tips for security, a great opening to the book... Excellent section on phishing emails/vishing/smishing, with great practical examples ..."" Christopher Wright, Wright-CandA Consulting Ltd Protect yourself from cyber threats and risks Cyberspace, the Internet, computer networks, the digital world - call it what you will - is always developing. And so are the threats and risks of being online. Security in the Digital World explains the common digital threats to home users, home offices, mobile users, consumers and parents alike, as well as providing tips, advice and guidance. It doesn't matter if you are working in the most mature enterprise environment, unemployed, retired or still at school, whether you often have a smartphone in your hand or only use an e-reader, you are at risk. Security in the Digital World is a straightforward guide for the home user, parent, consumer and home office, providing a fountain of knowledge for modern security needs. It gives an overview of who conducts cyber attacks any why, and where cyber threats come from. It also explains what you can do to protect yourself and others, and provides a personal cyber security risk assessment. Deeper insight into threats in the digital world This must-have guide gives up-to-date information on consumer risks and provides: Ten tips to keep your digital information secure; Understanding and awareness of information security and cyber threats; Explanations of what social engineering is and techniques used by cyber criminals; Advice on what to look out for online and your rights as a consumer; and Guidance on common threats in the digital age, including malware, social engineering and ransomware. There is little technical knowledge or skill needed to understand and apply the book's tips and advice, and there are lots of images to help guide you. From the top ten tips and the breakdown of consumer risks, to social networking and parental security, this book is an essential guide for anyone and everyone trying to stay safe and secure in the evolving digital world. About the author Graham Day spent 24 years in the military, including more than a decade as a counter-intelligence and security specialist on operational deployments around the world. Since retiring from the military, Graham has provided a range of services as a consultant, including, but not limited to, information security, cyber security, business continuity, cyber risk and cyber resilience. He is a CESG Certified Professional Security Information Risk Advisor, a Certified Information Systems Security Professional, and a member of the Author Group for British Standard 31111 Cyber Risk & Resilience."

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Author:   Graham Day
Publisher:   Itgp
Imprint:   Itgp
Dimensions:   Width: 12.90cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 19.80cm
Weight:   0.227kg
ISBN:  

9781849289610


ISBN 10:   1849289611
Pages:   226
Publication Date:   28 November 2017
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock   Availability explained
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"""Love the fact that it jumped in with 10 top tips for security, a great opening to the book... Excellent section on phishing emails/vishing/smishing, with great practical examples ..."" Christopher Wright, Wright-CandA Consulting Ltd"


Love the fact that it jumped in with 10 top tips for security, a great opening to the book... Excellent section on phishing emails/vishing/smishing, with great practical examples ... Christopher Wright, Wright-CandA Consulting Ltd


Love the fact that it jumped in with 10 top tips for security, a great opening to the book... Excellent section on phishing emails/vishing/smishing, with great practical examples ... Christopher Wright, Wright-CandA Consulting Ltd


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IT Governance Publishing (ITGP) is the world's leading IT-GRC publishing imprint and wholly owned by IT Governance Ltd. ITGP provides books and tools covering all IT governance, risk management and compliance frameworks, producing unique and practical publications of the highest quality, in the latest formats available, and which readers will find invaluable.

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