December 2015
Beginner
190 pages
5h 40m
English
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Chapter 1. Introduction to Cybersecurity Science
This chapter will introduce the concept—and importance—of cybersecurity science, the scientific method, the relationship of cybersecurity theory and practice, and high-level topics that relate to science, including human factors and metrics.
Whether you’re a student, software developer, forensic investigator, network administrator, or have any other role in providing cybersecurity, this book will teach you the relevant scientific principles and flexible methodologies for effective cybersecurity. Essential Cybersecurity Science focuses on real-world applications of science to your role in providing cybersecurity. You’ll learn how to conduct your own experiments that can evaluate assurances of security.
Let me offer a few reasons why science is worth the trouble.
Science is respected. A majority of the population sees value in scientific inquiry and scientific results. Advertisers appeal to it all the time, even if the science is nonsensical or made up. People will respect you and your work in cybersecurity if you demonstrate good science. “In the past few years, there has been significant interest in promoting the idea of applying scientific principles to information security,” said one report.1 Scientific research can help convince your audience about the value of a result.
Science is sexy. In addition to respect, many nonscientists desire to understand and be part of a field they admire. Once perceived as dry, boring, and geeky, science ...
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