Kodi A. Cochran

Cybersecurity Essentials (eBook, PDF)

Practical Tools for Today's Digital Defenders

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

Embarking on the journey through this comprehensive cybersecurity guide promises readers a transformative experience, equipping them with invaluable insights, practical skills, and a profound understanding of the intricate world of digital defense. Whether you're an industry professional seeking to enhance your expertise or a newcomer eager to navigate the cybersecurity landscape, this guide serves as your trusted companion.

Expect to gain a profound grasp of foundational concepts, illustrated through real-world examples and practical applications. Dive into the logical flow of CompTIA Pentest+ objectives and (ISC)2 SSCP & CCSP, aligning your learning with industry standards. Beyond theory, this guide empowers you with actionable tips and emerging trends, ensuring your knowledge remains current in the dynamic realm of cybersecurity.

As you progress through each chapter, anticipate a hands-on exploration of offensive and defensive security, offering a pathway to certification from a vendor-neutral perspective. Ultimately, this guide is designed to not only enhance your cybersecurity skill set but to foster a holistic approach, making you adept at navigating the evolving cyber landscape with confidence and expertise.

What You Will Learn

• Study a step-by-step guide to conducting vulnerability assessments
• Follow post-exploitation techniques for maintaining access
• Understand essential network security concepts, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and other network security measures
• Review secure coding practices and the importance of web application security
• Explore mobile and IoT security best practices
• Review tools and practices for securing cloud environments
Discover tips for recognizing and mitigating social engineering threats

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Apress
• Seitenzahl: 491
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. September 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798868804328
• Artikelnr.: 71771543

Autorenporträt

Kodi Cochran is highly invested in the field of cybersecurity, something he has followed as a hobbyist for the past decade and expanded to make it his field of study and work. He has both a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, in addition to working as an Information Systems Manager for the Networking and Infrastructure team of the Department of Human and Health Resources under the agency of the Office of Management of Information Services at the state of West Virginia.

Kodi is responsible for networking administration, project management, system support, and site support for the state of West Virginia in all state-owned health care facilities, hospitals, and labs. In addition, he holds the following certifications: CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Project+, CySA+, and Pentest+. He's currently working on the CompTIA CASP+.

Inhaltsangabe

Chapter 1. Safeguarding the Digital Realm.- Chapter 2. The CIA Triad: Safeguarding Data in the Digital Realm.- Chapter 3. Information Gathering and Footprinting in Cybersecurity.- Chapter 4. Scanning and Enumeration.- Chapter 5. Securing Strength: A Comprehensive Guide to Vulnerability Assessment.- Chapter 6. Exploitation Unveiled: Navigating the Cybersecurity Offensive.- Chapter 7. After the Breach: Decoding Post-Exploitation Dynamics.- Chapter 8. Network Security: Safeguarding Digital Pathways.- Chapter 9. Securing thhe Airwaves: Essentials of Wireless Security.- Chapter 10. Fortifying the Front: Mastering Web Application Security.- Chapter 11. Security the Internet of Things and our Mobile World.- Chapter 12. Securing the Cloud: A Comprehensive Guide to Cloud Security.- Chapter 13. Social Engineering: Manipulating the Human Element.- Chapter 14. Incident Response, Business Continuity. and Disaster Recovery.-Chapter 15. Legal and Compliance Considerations in Cybersecurity.