Cybersecurity For Dummies

Introduction
	About This Book
	Foolish Assumptions
	Conventions Used in This Book
	Icons Used in This Book
	Beyond This Book
	Where to Go from Here
Part 1: Getting Started with Cybersecurity
	Chapter 1: What Exactly Is Cybersecurity?
		Cybersecurity Means Different Things to Different Folks
		Cybersecurity Is a Constantly Moving Target
		Looking at the Risks That Cybersecurity Mitigates
	Chapter 2: Getting to Know Common Cyberattacks
		Attacks That Inflict Damage
		Impersonation
		Interception
		Data Theft
		Malware
		Poisoned Web Service Attacks
		Network Infrastructure Poisoning
		Malvertising
		Exploiting Maintenance Difficulties
		Advanced Attacks
	Chapter 3: Bad Guys and Accidental Bad Guys: The Folks You Must Defend Against
		Bad Guys and Good Guys Are Relative Terms
		Bad Guys Up to No Good
		Cyberattackers and Their Colored Hats
		Monetizing Their Actions
		Dealing with Nonmalicious Threats
		Defending against These Attackers
		Addressing Risks through Various Methods
Part 2: Improving Your Own Personal Security
	Chapter 4: Evaluating Your Current Cybersecurity Posture
		Identifying Ways You May Be Less than Secure
		Identifying Risks
		Protecting against Risks
		Evaluating Your Current Security Measures
		Privacy 101
		Banking Online Safely
		Safely Using Smart Devices
	Chapter 5: Enhancing Physical Security
		Understanding Why Physical Security Matters
		Taking Inventory
		Locating Your Vulnerable Data
		Creating and Executing a Physical Security Plan
		Implementing Physical Security
		Security for Mobile Devices
		Realizing That Insiders Pose the Greatest Risks
Part 3: Protecting Yourself from Yourself
	Chapter 6: Securing Your Accounts
		Realizing That You’re a Target
		Securing Your External Accounts
		Securing Data Associated with User Accounts
		Securing Data with Parties That You’ve Interacted With
		Securing Data at Parties That You Haven’t Interacted With
	Chapter 7: Passwords
		Passwords: The Primary Form of Authentication
		Avoiding Simplistic Passwords
		Password Considerations
		Creating Memorable, Strong Passwords
		Knowing When to Change Your Password
		Changing Passwords after a Breach
		Providing Passwords to Humans
		Storing Passwords
		Transmitting Passwords
		Discovering Alternatives to Passwords
	Chapter 8: Preventing Social Engineering
		Don’t Trust Technology More than You Would People
		Types of Social Engineering Attacks
		Six Principles Social Engineers Exploit
		Don’t Overshare on Social Media
		Leaking Data by Sharing Information as Part of Viral Trends
		Identifying Fake Social Media Connections
		Using Bogus Information
		Using Security Software
		General Cyberhygiene Can Help Prevent Social Engineering
Part 4: Cybersecurity for Businesses and Organizations
	Chapter 9: Securing Your Small Business
		Making Sure Someone Is in Charge
		Watching Out for Employees
		Considering Cyber Insurance
		Complying with Regulations and Compliance
		Handling Internet Access
		Managing Power Issues
	Chapter 10: Cybersecurity and Big Businesses
		Utilizing Technological Complexity
		Managing Custom Systems
		Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery
		Looking at Regulations
		Deeper Pockets — and Insured
		Considering Employees, Consultants, and Partners
		Looking at the Chief Information Security Officer’s Role
Part 5: Handling a Security Incident (This Is a When, Not an If)
	Chapter 11: Identifying a Security Breach
		Identifying Overt Breaches
		Detecting Covert Breaches
	Chapter 12: Recovering from a Security Breach
		An Ounce of Prevention Is Worth Many Tons of Response
		Stay Calm and Act Now with Wisdom
		Bring in a Pro
		Recovering from a Breach without a Pro’s Help
		Reinstall Damaged Software
		Dealing with Stolen Information
		Recovering When Your Data Is Compromised at a Third Party
Part 6: Backing Up and Recovery
	Chapter 13: Backing Up
		Backing Up Is a Must
		Looking at the Different Types of Backups
		Exploring Backup Tools
		Knowing Where to Back Up
		Knowing Where Not to Store Backups
		Encrypting Backups
		Figuring Out How Often You Should Backup
		Disposing of Backups
		Testing Backups
		Conducting Cryptocurrency Backups
		Backing Up Passwords
		Creating a Boot Disk
	Chapter 14: Resetting Your Device
		Exploring Two Types of Resets
		Rebuild Your Device after a Hard Reset
	Chapter 15: Restoring from Backups
		You Will Need to Restore
		Wait! Do Not Restore Yet!
		Restoring from Full Backups of Systems
		Restoring from Incremental Backups
		Dealing with Deletions
		Excluding Files and Folders
		Understanding Archives
		Restoring Using Backup Tools
		Returning Backups to Their Proper Locations
		Restoring to Non-Original Locations
		Never Leave Your Backups Connected
		Restoring from Encrypted Backups
		Testing Backups
		Restoring Cryptocurrency
		Booting from a Boot Disk
Part 7: Looking toward the Future
	Chapter 16: Pursuing a Cybersecurity Career
		Professional Roles in Cybersecurity
		Exploring Career Paths
		Starting Out in Information Security
		Exploring Popular Certifications
		Overcoming a Criminal Record
		Looking at Other Professions with a Cybersecurity Focus
	Chapter 17: Emerging Technologies Bring New Threats
		Relying on the Internet of Things
		Using Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain
		Optimizing Artificial Intelligence
		Experiencing Virtual Reality
		Transforming Experiences with Augmented Reality
Part 8: The Part of Tens
	Chapter 18: Ten Ways You Can Improve Your Cybersecurity without Spending a Fortune
		Understand That You Are a Target
		Use Security Software
		Encrypt Sensitive Information
		Back Up Often
		Do Not Share Passwords and Other Login Credentials
		Use Proper Authentication
		Use Social Media Wisely
		Segregate Internet Access
		Use Public Wi-Fi Safely
		Hire a Pro
	Chapter 19: Ten Lessons from Major Cybersecurity Breaches
		Marriott
		Target
		Sony Pictures
		Office of Personnel Management
		Anthem
	Chapter 20: Ten Ways to Safely Use Public Wi-Fi
		Use Your Cellphone as a Mobile Hotspot
		Turn Off Wi-Fi Connectivity When You’re Not Using Wi-Fi
		Don’t Perform Sensitive Tasks over Public Wi-Fi
		Don’t Reset Passwords When Using Public Wi-Fi
		Use a VPN Service
		Use Tor
		Use Encryption
		Turn Off Sharing
		Have Information Security Software on Any Devices Connected to Public Wi-Fi Networks
		Understand the Difference between True Public Wi-Fi and Shared Wi-Fi
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