Principles of Cybersecurity
Demand for individuals with cybersecurity skills is high, with 83,000 current jobs in the workplace with an expected growth rate of over 30 percent in the coming years. Principles of Cybersecurity is an exciting, full-color, and highly illustrated learning resource that prepares you with skills needed in the field of cybersecurity. By studying this text, you will learn about security threats and vulnerabilities. The textbook begins with an introduction to the field of cybersecurity and the fundamentals of security. From there, it covers how to manage user security, control the physical environ...
Demand for individuals with cybersecurity skills is high, with 83,000 current jobs in the workplace with an expected growth rate of over 30 percent in the coming years. Principles of Cybersecurity is an exciting, full-color, and highly illustrated learning resource that prepares you with skills needed in the field of cybersecurity. By studying this text, you will learn about security threats and vulnerabilities. The textbook begins with an introduction to the field of cybersecurity and the fundamentals of security. From there, it covers how to manage user security, control the physical environment, and protect host systems. Nontraditional hosts are also covered, as is network infrastructure, services, wireless network security, and web and cloud security. Penetration testing is discussed along with risk management, disaster recover, and incident response. Information is also provided to prepare you for industry-recognized certification. By studying Principles of Cybersecurity, you will learn about the knowledge needed for an exciting career in the field of cybersecurity. You will also learn employability skills and how to be an effective contributor in the workplace.
