Introduction

This book explains information security concepts in lay terms. The target audience is beginning users. At the same time, we also describe some of the concepts in detail in order for the content to be of interest to people in the information security field.

With the increasingly connected world revolving around the revolution of internet and new technologies like mobiles, smartphones, and tablets, and with the wide usage of wireless technologies, the information security risks have increased.  Any information security vulnerability is possible to be widely exploited by the hackers and crackers who are looking for such opportunities. Both individuals and organizations are under regular attacks for commercial or non-commercial gains.  The ...

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