Handbook Of Computer Networks And Cyber Security

This handbook introduces the basic principles and fundamentals of cyber security towards establishing an understanding of how to protect computers from hackers and adversaries. The highly informative subject matter of this handbook, includes various concepts, models, and terminologies along with examples and illustrations to demonstrate substantial technical details of the field. It motivates the readers to exercise better protection and defense mechanisms to deal with attackers and mitigate the situation. This handbook also outlines some of the exciting areas of future research where the existing approaches can be implemented. Exponential increase in the use of computers as a means of storing and retrieving security-intensive information, requires placement of adequate security measures to safeguard the entire computing and communication scenario. With the advent of Internet and its underlying technologies, information security aspects are becoming a prime concern towards protecting the networks and the cyber ecosystem from variety of threats, which is illustrated in this handbook. This handbook primarily targets professionals in security, privacy and trust to use and improve the reliability of businesses in a distributed manner, as well as computer scientists and software developers, who are seeking to carry out research and develop software in information and cyber security. Researchers and advanced-level students in computer science will also benefit from this reference.

This timely textbook presents a comprehensive guide to the core topics in computing and information security and assurance realms, going beyond the security of networks to the ubiquitous mobile communications and online social networks that have become part of daily life. In the context of growing human dependence on a digital ecosystem, this book stresses the importance of security awareness—whether in homes, businesses, or public spaces. It also embraces the new and more agile and artificial-intelligence-boosted computing systems models, online social networks, and virtual platforms that are interweaving and fueling growth of an ecosystem of intelligent digital and associated social networks. This fully updated edition features new material on new and developing artificial intelligence models across all computing security systems spheres, blockchain technology, and the metaverse, leading toward security systems virtualizations. Topics and features: Explores the range of risks and vulnerabilities in all connected digital systems Presents exercises of varying levels of difficulty at the end of each chapter, and concludes with a diverse selection of practical projects Describes the fundamentals of traditional computer network security, and common threats to security Discusses the role and challenges of artificial intelligence in advancing the security of computing systems’ algorithms, protocols, and best practices Raises thought-provoking questions regarding legislative, legal, social, technical, and ethical challenges, such as the tension between privacy and security Offers supplementary material for students and instructors at an associated website, including slides, additional projects, and syllabus suggestions This important textbook/reference is an invaluable resource for students of computer science, engineering, and information management, as well as for practitioners working in data- and information-intensive industries. Professor Joseph Migga Kizza is a professor, former Head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, and a former Director of the UTC InfoSec Center, at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, USA. He also authored the successful Springer textbooks Ethical and Social Issues in the Information Age and Ethical and Secure Computing: A Concise Module.

If a network is not secure, how valuable is it? Introduction to Computer Networks and Cybersecurity takes an integrated approach to networking and cybersecurity, highlighting the interconnections so that you quickly understand the complex design issues in modern networks. This full-color book uses a wealth of examples and illustrations to effective

If you want to learn the basics of computer networking and how to protect yourself from cyber attacks, then keep reading... Two manuscripts in one book: Computer Networking: An All-in-One Beginner's Guide to Understanding Communications Systems, Network Security, Internet Connections, Cybersecurity and Hacking Cybersecurity: A Simple Beginner's Guide to Cybersecurity, Computer Networks and Protecting Oneself from Hacking in the Form of Phishing, Malware, Ransomware, and Social Engineering This book delivers a variety of computer networking-related topics to be easily understood by beginners. It focuses on enabling you to create a strong foundation of concepts of some of the most popular topics in this area. We have provided the reader with a one-stop highway to learning about the fundamentals of computer networking, Internet connectivity, cybersecurity, and hacking. This book will have the following advantages: A formal yet informative tone, meaning it won't feel like a lecture. Straight-to-the-point presentation of ideas. Focus on key areas to help achieve optimized learning. Networking is a very important field of knowledge to which the average person may be oblivious, but it's something that is everywhere nowadays. In part 2 of this book, you will take a journey into the world of cybercrimes and cybersecurity. The information is designed to help you understand the different forms of hacking and what you can do to prevent being hacked. By the end of this part, you may decide to pursue a career in the domain of information security. In part 2, you will discover the following: The importance of cybersecurity. A brief history of cybercrime, the different types, and its evolution over the years. The various types of cyber-attacks executed over the Internet. 10 Types of Cyber hackers-the masterminds behind attacks. The secrets of phishing attacks and how you can protect yourself against them. The different kinds of malware that exist in the digital world. The fascinating tools to identify and tackle malware. Ransomware and how attackers leverage technology to make money. 9 security testing methods you can learn to do. Social engineering and how to identify a social engineering attack. Network Security, Web Application Security, and Smartphone security. Examples of different types of hacks and past incidents to emphasize the need for cybersecurity. The topics outlined in this book are delivered in a reader-friendly manner and in a language easy to understand, constantly piquing your interest so you will want to explore the topics presented even more. So if you want to learn about computer networking and cyber security in an efficient way, then scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

This valuable handbook is a comprehensive compilation of state-of-art advances on security in computer networks. More than 40 internationally recognized authorities in the field of security and networks contribute articles in their areas of expertise. These international researchers and practitioners are from highly-respected universities, renowned research institutions and IT companies from all over the world. Each self-contained chapter covers one essential research topic on security in computer networks. Through the efforts of all the authors, all chapters are written in a uniformed style; each containing which contains a comprehensive overview, the latest pioneering work and future research direction of a research topic.

This timely textbook presents a comprehensive guide to the core topics in cybersecurity, covering issues of security that extend beyond traditional computer networks to the ubiquitous mobile communications and online social networks that have become part of our daily lives. In the context of our growing dependence on an ever-changing digital ecosystem, this book stresses the importance of security awareness, whether in our homes, our businesses, or our public spaces. This fully updated new edition features new material on the security issues raised by blockchain technology, and its use in logistics, digital ledgers, payments systems, and digital contracts. Topics and features: Explores the full range of security risks and vulnerabilities in all connected digital systems Inspires debate over future developments and improvements necessary to enhance the security of personal, public, and private enterprise systems Raises thought-provoking questions regarding legislative, legal, social, technical, and ethical challenges, such as the tension between privacy and security Describes the fundamentals of traditional computer network security, and common threats to security Reviews the current landscape of tools, algorithms, and professional best practices in use to maintain security of digital systems Discusses the security issues introduced by the latest generation of network technologies, including mobile systems, cloud computing, and blockchain Presents exercises of varying levels of difficulty at the end of each chapter, and concludes with a diverse selection of practical projects Offers supplementary material for students and instructors at an associated website, including slides, additional projects, and syllabus suggestions This important textbook/reference is an invaluable resource for students of computer science, engineering, and information management, as well as for practitioners working in data- and information-intensive industries.

This book is geared at postgraduate courses on managing and designing information systems. It concentrates primarily on security in military systems and looks at the different goals organisations might have in employing security techniques and which techniques are best suited to acheiving certain goals. The book provides answers to questions such as What is security? and What are the security problems particular to an IT system? It is essential reading for students on final year undergraduate courses and MSc courses on Infomations Systems, Management of Information Systems, and Design of Information Systems. The text is up-to-date and includes implications which arose from the Y2K date change.

Recipient of the SJSU San Jose State University Annual Author & Artist Awards 2019 Recipient of the SJSU San Jose State University Annual Author & Artist Awards 2018 Cybersecurity, or information technology security, focuses on protecting computers and data from criminal behavior. The understanding of human performance, capability, and behavior is one of the main areas that experts in cybersecurity focus on, both from a human–computer interaction point of view, and that of human factors. This handbook is a unique source of information from the human factors perspective that covers all topics related to the discipline. It includes new areas such as smart networking and devices, and will be a source of information for IT specialists, as well as other disciplines such as psychology, behavioral science, software engineering, and security management. Features Covers all areas of human–computer interaction and human factors in cybersecurity Includes information for IT specialists, who often desire more knowledge about the human side of cybersecurity Provides a reference for other disciplines such as psychology, behavioral science, software engineering, and security management Offers a source of information for cybersecurity practitioners in government agencies and private enterprises Presents new areas such as smart networking and devices