Cybersecurity Essentials

by Charles J. Brooks, Christopher Grow, Philip A. Craig

An accessible introduction to cybersecurity concepts and practices 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 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. This book covers each challenge individually for greater depth of information, with real-world scenarios that show what vulnerabilities look like in everyday computing scenarios. Each part concludes with a summary of key concepts, review questions, and hands-on exercises, allowing you to test your understanding while exercising your new critical skills.

Cybersecurity jobs range from basic configuration to advanced systems analysis and defense assessment. This book provides the foundational information you need to understand the basics of the field, identify your place within it, and start down the security certification path.

Learn security and surveillance fundamentals Secure and protect remote access and devices Understand network topologies, protocols, and strategies Identify threats and mount an effective defense Cybersecurity Essentials gives you the building blocks for an entry level security certification and provides a foundation of cybersecurity knowledge

Genres: Textbooks, Nonfiction, Technology, Reference, Computers, Computer Science

1143 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 31, 2018

Reviews

[MA]

Blitzed this book on a plane ride; it's a good primer for those who want to start understanding the networks and where the potential areas for applying cybersecurity are. I'd have preferred more diagrams because the diagrams they DO have are pretty good. Working through the provided case studies also helped illustrate the issues better too.

[Ben · Rating 4 out of 5]

Essentially Good

A great book on cybersecurity.

This book is a fantastic starting point for anyone looking to enter the field or expand their knowledge on the subject.

Brooks did an excellent job of covering the basics while still providing in-depth information on different aspects of cybersecurity.

While some of the material may be slightly outdated, the fundamental principles remain relevant, making this an important read for anyone interested in cybersecurity.

I also appreciated how the author explained complex topics in a way that was easy to understand and follow, making it accessible to readers of all levels.

Overall, I would recommend Cybersecurity Essentials to anyone looking to increase their understanding of cybersecurity, regardless of their technical background.
It's a comprehensive and informative read that will leave you feeling more confident about your ability to stay safe and secure online.

4.1/5

[Matthew Gurrola · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a solid book, but is very introductory and a bit dated at this point. If you have experience with security this is probably not the book for you. If you're brand new to the security world this would be a good primer however it is getting a little long in the tooth and the examples it uses reference outdated platforms, methods, etc. Overall a good book for beginners, but needs a new edition.

[Adrian · Rating 5 out of 5]

The ultimate primer on Cybersecurity.

[Marko Kunic · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book that teaches the basics of Cybersecurity.

[Tom Beck · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s just what a needed to refresh my cyber security know
Edge.

[Pamela Petterchak · Rating 3 out of 5]

Had to read it for class - was a good overview and introduction with some handy hands on exercises, but relatively simplistic.