This chapter focused on valuable resources for security intelligence. We looked at three broad resources: security checklists, news or advisory sites, and cybersecurity training websites. The security checklist discussed was thorough and takes the user through the A-Z of security. It is aimed at ensuring that they protect themselves and their devices from hacking, espionage, scams, and privacy infringement. The checklist has identified some of the security tools that users need to have to ensure that they secure their devices. It has also highlighted some of the security changes that users should take regarding the exposure of personal information on social media. The chapter looked at the trustworthy news sources, which double as cybersecurity advisers. The websites reviewed provide well-researched information about cybersecurity incidences in the real world and they...
Cybersecurity: The Beginner's Guide
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Overview of this book
It's not a secret that there is a huge talent gap in the cybersecurity industry. Everyone is talking about it including the prestigious Forbes Magazine, Tech Republic, CSO Online, DarkReading, and SC Magazine, among many others. Additionally, Fortune CEO's like Satya Nadella, McAfee's CEO Chris Young, Cisco's CIO Colin Seward along with organizations like ISSA, research firms like Gartner too shine light on it from time to time.
This book put together all the possible information with regards to cybersecurity, why you should choose it, the need for cyber security and how can you be part of it and fill the cybersecurity talent gap bit by bit. Starting with the essential understanding of security and its needs, we will move to security domain changes and how artificial intelligence and machine learning are helping to secure systems. Later, this book will walk you through all the skills and tools that everyone who wants to work as security personal need to be aware of. Then, this book will teach readers how to think like an attacker and explore some advanced security methodologies. Lastly, this book will deep dive into how to build practice labs, explore real-world use cases and get acquainted with various cybersecurity certifications.
By the end of this book, readers will be well-versed with the security domain and will be capable of making the right choices in the cybersecurity field.
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Cybersecurity: The Beginner's Guide
Table of Contents (14 chapters)
Preface
Free Chapter
Importance of Cybersecurity
Security Evolution — From Legacy to Advanced, to ML and AI
Learning Cybersecurity Technologies
Skills We Need for a Cybersecurity Career
Attacker Mindset
Understanding Reactive, Proactive, and Operational Security
Networking, Mentoring, and Shadowing
Cybersecurity Labs
Knowledge Check and Certifications
Security Intelligence Resources
Expert Opinions on Getting Started with Cybersecurity
How to Get Hired in Cybersecurity, Regardless of Your Background
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