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Confident Cyber Security
Confident Cyber Security How to Get Started in Cyber Security and Futureproof Your Career
Edition 1
Pages Dimensions Subject Confident Series 03/06/2020
272 216x138 Career Development
This book << Covers the basic principles of cyber security, a vital and in-demand skill area << Features real-world case studies to help you apply your knowledge, from companies such as Facebook, Google and the NHS, plus examples from a range of industries including entertainment, fashion and property << Includes practical exercises to help you hone your skills, as well as dedicated advice on how cyber security can enhance your career, wherever you are in your work life
Author Information
Dr Jessica Barker has been named one of the top 20 most influential women in cyber security in the UK and in 2017, was awarded one of the UK’s Tech Women 50. Co-Founder and co-CEO of Cygenta, she is a popular keynote speaker internationally, as well as a frequent contributor to print and broadcast media. She appears on the BBC, Sky News, Channel 4 News, Channel 5 News, Radio 4’s Today programme, Radio 2’s Jeremy Vine show and more, and has been published in the Sunday Times, Grazia and The Guardian, as well as industry press.
Description
Hoping to kick-start or pivot your career with a highly desirable skill? Or simply looking to enhance your CV? Cyber security skills are in huge demand - recent estimates suggest there will be as many as 3.5 million unfilled industry roles by 2021, meaning there are vast career opportunities to be taken.
Confident Cyber Security is here to help. Written by expert author and speaker, Dr Jessica Barker, this jargon-busting guide will give you a clear overview of the world of cyber security. Exploring everything from the human side to the technical and physical implications, this book takes you through the basics: how to keep secrets safe, how to stop people being manipulated and how to protect people, businesses and countries from those who wish to do harm.
Featuring real-world case studies from companies such as Facebook, Google and the NHS, as well as fashion, entertainment, property and other industries, this book is packed with clear explanations, sound advice and practical exercises to help you understand and apply the principles of cyber security. With a dedicated section on what it could mean for you, let Confident Cyber Security give you that cutting-edge career boost you seek.
About the Confident series...
From coding and web design to data, digital content and cybersecurity, the Confident books are the perfect beginner’s resource for enhancing your professional life, whatever your career path.
Table of Contents
1 Introduction 2 Why cyber security? 2.1 What cyber security is 2.2 Why it is important 3 The technical side of cyber security 3.1 Technical vulnerabilities 4 The human side of cyber security 4.1 Why people are so important in cyber security 4.2 Social engineering 4.3 Attacks that utilise social engineering 5 The physical side of cyber security 5.1 Why physical space matters in cyber security 5.2 Attacks on the individual 5.3 Attacks on organisations 5.4 Nation state cyber security – Geopolitics 6 The future of cyber security and what it means for your career 6.1 Cyber security in different industries 6.2 Cyber security at the board level 6.3 The variety of cyber security careers 6.4 Pursuing a cyber security career
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