Understanding security issues / Scott E. Donaldson, Chris K. Williams, and Stanley G. Siegel

By:

Donaldson, Scott E [author.]

Contributor(s):

Material type: Text

text

Media type:

computer

Carrier type:

online resource

ISBN:

9781501506505
1501506501
9781501506369
1501506366

Subject(s):

Genre/Form:

Electronic books.

Additional physical formats: Print version:: Understanding security issues.DDC classification:

005.82 23

LOC classification:

QA76.9.A25 D66 2019eb

Online resources:

EBSCOhost

Contents:

Security mindset -- Common cybersecurity attacks -- Protecting your computer(s) -- Protecting your passwords -- Protecting your home network -- Smartphones and tablets -- Protecting your web browsing -- Protecting your e-mail and phone calls -- Protecting your identity, privacy, and family online -- Protecting yourself on travel -- When things go wrong -- Considering cybersecurity at work -- Final thoughts

Summary: With the threats that affect every computer, phone or other device connected to the internet, security has become a responsibility not just for law enforcement authorities or business leaders, but for every individual. Your family, information, property, and business must be protected from cybercriminals in the office, at home, on travel, and in the cloud. Understanding Security Issues provides a solid understanding of the threats, and focuses on useful tips and practices for protecting yourself, all the time, everywhere and anywhere you go. This book discusses security awareness issues and how you can take steps to reduce the risk of becoming a victim: The threats that face every individual and business, all the time. Specific indicators of threats so that you understand when you might be attacked and what to do if they occur. The security mindset and good security practices. Assets that need to be protected at work and at home. Protecting yourself and your business at work. Protecting yourself and your family at home. Protecting yourself and your assets on travel

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
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With the threats that affect every computer, phone or other device connected to the internet, security has become a responsibility not just for law enforcement authorities or business leaders, but for every individual. Your family, information, property, and business must be protected from cybercriminals in the office, at home, on travel, and in the cloud. Understanding Security Issues provides a solid understanding of the threats, and focuses on useful tips and practices for protecting yourself, all the time, everywhere and anywhere you go. This book discusses security awareness issues and how you can take steps to reduce the risk of becoming a victim: The threats that face every individual and business, all the time. Specific indicators of threats so that you understand when you might be attacked and what to do if they occur. The security mindset and good security practices. Assets that need to be protected at work and at home. Protecting yourself and your business at work. Protecting yourself and your family at home. Protecting yourself and your assets on travel

Includes bibliographical references and index

Print version record

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