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Cybersecurity For Dummies, 2nd Edition
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Cybersecurity For Dummies, 2nd Edition

by Joseph Steinberg
April 2022
Beginner
416 pages
10h 45m
English
For Dummies

Overview

Explore the latest developments in cybersecurity with this essential guide

Every day it seems we read another story about one company or another being targeted by cybercriminals. It makes some of us wonder: am I safe online? The good news is that we can all be cybersecure—and it doesn’t take a degree in computer science to make it happen!

Cybersecurity For Dummies is the down-to-earth guide you need to secure your own data (and your company’s, too). You’ll get step-by-step guidance on how to implement reasonable security measures, prevent cyber attacks, deal securely with remote work, and what to do in the event that your information is compromised.

The book also offers:

  • Updated directions on how to prevent ransomware attacks and how to handle the situation if you become a target
  • Step-by-step instructions on how to create data backups and implement strong encryption
  • Basic info that every aspiring cybersecurity professional needs to know

Cybersecurity For Dummies is the ideal handbook for anyone considering a career transition into cybersecurity, as well as anyone seeking to secure sensitive information.

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