Principles of Cybersecurity 2e, Online Textbook
This foundational textbook prepares students for industry-recognized cybersecurity certification including Certiport Information Technology Specialist Cybersecurity, Certiport Information Technology Specialist Network Security, Cisco Certified Support Technician Cybersecurity, and NOCTI Cybersecurity Fundamentals. The certification-driven text is designed with effective pedagogical elements by highlighting certification objectives, essential questions, key terms, and learning goals. Formative and summative assessments are features in every chapter to foster critical-thinking, research, and communication skills.
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Principles of Cybersecurity 2e, Online Textbook
- Principles of Cybersecurity
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- Introduction
- About the Author
- Reviewers
- New to This Edition
- Credentialing Partners and Support
- Tools for Student and Instructor Success
- Guided Tour
- Brief Contents
- Contents
- Feature Contents
- Chapter 1 Cybersecurity Basics
- Chapter 2 Information Security Fundamentals
- Chapter 3 Managing User Security
- Chapter 4 Protecting and Controlling Physical Environments and Devices
- Chapter 5 Protecting Host Systems
- Chapter 6 Security Vulnerabilities and Protection of Nontraditional Hosts
- Chapter 7 Overview of Network Security and Network Threats
- Chapter 8 Protecting Network Services and Infrastructure from Attacks
- Chapter 9 Wireless Network Security
- Chapter 10 Encryption and Cryptography
- Chapter 11 Software Vulnerabilities
- Chapter 12 Evaluating System Compliance and Integrity
- Chapter 13 Cloud Computing
- Chapter 14 Risk Management
- Chapter 15 Maintaining Operability
- Chapter 16 Incident Response and Computer Forensics
- Chapter 17 Career and Workplace Considerations
- Glossary
- Index