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Big breaches : cybersecurity lessons for everyone / Neil Daswani, Moudy Elbayadi

By: Daswani, Neil [author].
Contributor(s): Elbayadi, Moudy [author] | Ohio Library and Information Network.
Publisher: [Berkeley] : Apress, ©2021Description: 427 p.Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 1484266544; 9781484266540.Subject(s): Computer security -- Case studiesGenre/Form: Case studies. | Print books. | Case studies.
Contents:
Part 1: The Biggest Breaches -- Chapter 1: The Root Causes -- Chapter 2: The Capital One Breach -- Chapter 3: The Marriott Breach -- Chapter 4: The Equifax Breach -- Chapter 5: Facebook Security Issues and the 2016 US Presidential Election -- Chapter 6: The OPM Breaches of 2014 and 2015 -- Chapter 7: The Yahoo Breaches of 2013 and 2014 -- Chapter 8: The Target and JPMorgan Chase Breaches of 2013 and 2014 -- Part 2: How to Recover -- Chapter 9: The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Security -- Chapter 10: Advice for Boards of Directors -- Chapter 11: Advice for Technology and Security Leaders -- Chapter 12: Technology Defenses to Fight the Root Causes of Breach: Part One -- Chapter 13: Technology Defenses to Fight the Root Causes of Breach: Part Two -- Chapter 14: Cybersecurity Investments -- Chapter 15: Advice for Consumers -- Chapter 16: Applying Your Skills to Cybersecurity -- Chapter 17: Recap.-
Summary: The cybersecurity industry has seen an investment of over $45 billion in the past 15 years. Hundreds of thousands of jobs in the field remain unfilled amid breach after breach, and the problem has come to a head. It is time for everyonenot just techiesto become informed and empowered on the subject of cybersecurity. In engaging and exciting fashion, Big Breaches covers some of the largest security breaches and the technical topics behind them such as phishing, malware, third-party compromise, software vulnerabilities, unencrypted data, and more. Cybersecurity affects daily life for all of us, and the area has never been more accessible than with this book. You will obtain a confident grasp on industry insider knowledge such as effective prevention and detection countermeasures, the meta-level causes of breaches, the seven crucial habits for optimal security in your organization, and much more. These valuable lessons are applied to real-world cases, helping you deduce just how high-profile mega-breaches at Target, JPMorgan Chase, Equifax, Marriott, and more were able to occur. Whether you are seeking to implement a stronger foundation of cybersecurity within your organization or you are an individual who wants to learn the basics, Big Breaches ensures that everybody comes away with essential knowledge to move forward successfully. Arm yourself with this books expert insights and be prepared for the future of cybersecurity
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Includes index

Part 1: The Biggest Breaches -- Chapter 1: The Root Causes -- Chapter 2: The Capital One Breach -- Chapter 3: The Marriott Breach -- Chapter 4: The Equifax Breach -- Chapter 5: Facebook Security Issues and the 2016 US Presidential Election -- Chapter 6: The OPM Breaches of 2014 and 2015 -- Chapter 7: The Yahoo Breaches of 2013 and 2014 -- Chapter 8: The Target and JPMorgan Chase Breaches of 2013 and 2014 -- Part 2: How to Recover -- Chapter 9: The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Security -- Chapter 10: Advice for Boards of Directors -- Chapter 11: Advice for Technology and Security Leaders -- Chapter 12: Technology Defenses to Fight the Root Causes of Breach: Part One -- Chapter 13: Technology Defenses to Fight the Root Causes of Breach: Part Two -- Chapter 14: Cybersecurity Investments -- Chapter 15: Advice for Consumers -- Chapter 16: Applying Your Skills to Cybersecurity -- Chapter 17: Recap.-

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The cybersecurity industry has seen an investment of over $45 billion in the past 15 years. Hundreds of thousands of jobs in the field remain unfilled amid breach after breach, and the problem has come to a head. It is time for everyonenot just techiesto become informed and empowered on the subject of cybersecurity. In engaging and exciting fashion, Big Breaches covers some of the largest security breaches and the technical topics behind them such as phishing, malware, third-party compromise, software vulnerabilities, unencrypted data, and more. Cybersecurity affects daily life for all of us, and the area has never been more accessible than with this book. You will obtain a confident grasp on industry insider knowledge such as effective prevention and detection countermeasures, the meta-level causes of breaches, the seven crucial habits for optimal security in your organization, and much more. These valuable lessons are applied to real-world cases, helping you deduce just how high-profile mega-breaches at Target, JPMorgan Chase, Equifax, Marriott, and more were able to occur. Whether you are seeking to implement a stronger foundation of cybersecurity within your organization or you are an individual who wants to learn the basics, Big Breaches ensures that everybody comes away with essential knowledge to move forward successfully. Arm yourself with this books expert insights and be prepared for the future of cybersecurity

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