Charles J. Brooks, Christopher Grow, Philip A. Craig, Donald Short

Cybersecurity Essentials (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

An accessible introduction to cybersecurity concepts and practices Cybersecurity Essentials provides a comprehensive introduction to the field, with expert coverage of essential topics required for entry-level cybersecurity certifications. An effective defense consists of four distinct challenges: securing the infrastructure, securing devices, securing local networks, and securing the perimeter. Overcoming these challenges requires a detailed understanding of the concepts and practices within each realm. This book covers each challenge individually for greater depth of information, with real-world scenarios that show what vulnerabilities look like in everyday computing scenarios. Each part concludes with a summary of key concepts, review questions, and hands-on exercises, allowing you to test your understanding while exercising your new critical skills. Cybersecurity jobs range from basic configuration to advanced systems analysis and defense assessment. This book provides the foundational information you need to understand the basics of the field, identify your place within it, and start down the security certification path. * Learn security and surveillance fundamentals * Secure and protect remote access and devices * Understand network topologies, protocols, and strategies * Identify threats and mount an effective defense Cybersecurity Essentials gives you the building blocks for an entry level security certification and provides a foundation of cybersecurity knowledge

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Seitenzahl: 784
• Erscheinungstermin: 31. August 2018
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781119362456
• Artikelnr.: 54128746

Autorenporträt

CHARLES J. BROOKS is co-owner and vice president of Educational Technologies Group Inc., as well as co-owner of eITPrep LLP, an online training company. CHRISTOPHER GROW is the president of A.C.C.N.S. Consulting and the Technichal Services manager for Educational Technologies Group L.L.C. with 20+ years of IT/IS and cyber security experience. PHILIP CRAIG is the founder of BlackByte Cyber Security, LLC, a consultancy supporting the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) research and national security agendas. DONALD SHORT is the President of One World Telecommunications, Inc., an Internet Service Provider in Kennewick.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction xix

PART I SECURING THE INFRASTRUCTURE 1

Chapter 1 Infrastructure Security in the Real World 3

Security Challenges 3

Infrastructure Security Scenario 1 4

Infrastructure Security Scenario 2 6

Summary 8

Chapter 2 Understanding Access-Control and Monitoring Systems 9

A Quick Primer on Infrastructure Security 9

Access Control 12

Security Policies 14

Physical Security Controls 15

Locks and Keys 16

Standard Key-Locking Deadbolts 17

Solenoid-Operated Deadbolt Locks 18

Cipher Locks 19

Access-Control Gates 20

Sliding Gates 20

Swinging Gates 21

Control Relays 21

Authentication Systems 23

Magnetic Stripe Readers 24

Smart Cards 25

RFID Badges 26

Biometric Scanners 27

Remote-Access Monitoring 29

Opened- and Closed-Condition Monitoring 30

Automated Access-Control Systems 32

Hands-On Exercises 33

Discussion 34

Procedure 35

Review Questions 43

Chapter 3 Understanding Video Surveillance Systems 45

Video Surveillance Systems 45

Cameras 46

Hands-On Exercises 60

Discussion 61

Procedure 61

Review Questions 69

Chapter 4 Understanding Intrusion-Detection and Reporting Systems 71

Intrusion-Detection and Reporting Systems 71

Security Controllers 74

Sensors 77

Vehicle-Detection Sensors 82

Fire-Detection Sensors 85

Output Devices 87

Hands-On Exercises 90

Discussion 90

Procedure 92

Review Questions 94

Chapter 5 Infrastructure Security: Review Questions and Hands-On Exercises 97

Summary Points 97

Security Challenge Scenarios 101

Infrastructure Security Scenario 1 101

Infrastructure Security Scenario 2 102

Professional Feedback 102

Review Questions 107

Exam Questions 109

PART II SECURING LOCAL HOSTS 113

Chapter 6 Local Host Security in the Real World 115

Security Challenges 115

Computing Device Security Scenario 1 116

Computing Device Security Scenario 2 117

Summary 120

Chapter 7 Securing Devices 121

The Three Layers of Security 121

Securing Host Devices 123

Securing Outer-Perimeter Portals 124

Additional Inner-Perimeter Access Options 127

Hands-On Exercises 137

Objectives 137

Procedure 137

Review Questions 148

Chapter 8 Protecting the Inner Perimeter 149

The Inner Perimeter 149

Operating Systems 151

Operating System Security Choices 168

Common Operating System Security Tools 169

Using Local Administrative Tools 177

Implementing Data Encryption 182

Hands-On Exercises 188

Objectives 188

Resources 188

Discussion 189

Procedures 190

Tables 200

Lab Questions 201

Chapter 9 Protecting Remote Access 203

Protecting Local Computing Devices 203

Using a Secure Connection 204

Establishing and Using a Firewall 204

Installing and Using Anti-Malware Software 205

Removing Unnecessary Software 205

Disabling Nonessential Services 205

Disabling Unnecessary OS Default Features 205

Securing the Web Browser 205

Applying Updates and Patches 20

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