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Foundations of Cybersecurity, 2nd Edition: A Straightforward Introduction
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Expected 19 May 26This comprehensive introduction to the information security field covers the industry’s essential concepts, using real-world security breaches to illustrate key lessons.
Cybersecurity is critical to protecting data, systems, and people. Whether you’re new to the field, an IT professional strengthening your skills, or a manager shaping security policy, Foundations of Cybersecurity provides the knowledge and practice you need.
Building on the first edition (Foundations of Information Security), this updated guide covers the authentication, authorization, and auditing; cryptography; security architecture; threat assessment; network and OS hardening; application and IoT security; incident response; compliance; and the human factors attackers exploit.
You’ll learn how
Apply the core principles of security across systems and networksDefend against emerging threats like AI-driven attacks and IoT vulnerabilitiesManage incident response and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC)Strengthen defenses against social engineering and insider threatsExplore career paths and skills for a future in cybersecurity
What’s New in This Edition
Includes a new chapter on AI security, expanded coverage of security operations and governance, and practical “Down the Rabbit Hole” labs in every chapter to help you practice real-world skills.
Whether you’re new to the field, strengthening your skills, or guiding a team, this book will help you build a solid foundation for protecting systems, data, and people.
Cybersecurity is critical to protecting data, systems, and people. Whether you’re new to the field, an IT professional strengthening your skills, or a manager shaping security policy, Foundations of Cybersecurity provides the knowledge and practice you need.
Building on the first edition (Foundations of Information Security), this updated guide covers the authentication, authorization, and auditing; cryptography; security architecture; threat assessment; network and OS hardening; application and IoT security; incident response; compliance; and the human factors attackers exploit.
You’ll learn how
Apply the core principles of security across systems and networksDefend against emerging threats like AI-driven attacks and IoT vulnerabilitiesManage incident response and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC)Strengthen defenses against social engineering and insider threatsExplore career paths and skills for a future in cybersecurity
What’s New in This Edition
Includes a new chapter on AI security, expanded coverage of security operations and governance, and practical “Down the Rabbit Hole” labs in every chapter to help you practice real-world skills.
Whether you’re new to the field, strengthening your skills, or guiding a team, this book will help you build a solid foundation for protecting systems, data, and people.
Kindle Edition
Expected publication May 19, 2026
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