Cybersecurity Myths and Misconceptions: Avoiding the Hazards and Pitfalls that Derail Us

List of Figures and Illustrations

1. Figure 1.1: Security must fit a myriad of users and situations.

2. Figure 1.2: A lock icon does not necessarily mean there is no risk.

3. Figure 1.3: Strong passwords are difficult to generate and remember.

4. Figure 2.1: Modern networks are dynamic.

5. Figure 2.2: Breaching the firewall.

6. Figure 3.1: What phishing could have looked like during the Renaissance.

7. Figure 3.2: Blaming the user while the threat is still in the room.

8. Figure 3.3: Security through obscurity is like believing a moose behind the floor lamp will never be found!

9. Figure 3.4: Blinkenlights! The illusion of visibility and control.

10. Figure 3.5: The magic of five 9’s is also an illusion in cybersecurity.

11. Figure 4.1: Killing chickens will not cause the battle ...