Security Awareness: Applying Practical Cybersecurity in Your World

PRACTICAL APPROACH: Students first learn about the cyberattacks on a technology device followed by practice information on defenses.

BEGINNER-FRIENDLY: No previous knowledge of hardware, software or networks is required. Students can immediately learn the steps of keeping technology secure.

REAL-WORLD APPLICATION: Background material will help students apply practical cybersecurity knowledge to various technology devices, networks and software.

MULTIPLE AUDIENCES: This book meets the needs of students and faculty in a traditional classroom setting as well as in an online delivery of the course materials.

HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES: Hands-on activities can be performed using either equipment installed on a college campus or using personal technology at home; a special classroom computer lab is not necessary in order to perform the hands-on activities. These activities use the cybersecurity technology that is part of Microsoft Windows 11 operating system or that is a free download from the Internet.

SANDBOX ENVIRONMENT: Information is provided regarding how to utilize Windows 11 sandbox technology that provides a built-in virtualized environment. This allows students to perform hands-on activities without making any software installations on the underlying computer itself to help to maintain a "clean" environment on the computer.

Information on the latest security attacks and defenses have been updated.

New material includes the latest information on and best practices for securing wireless networks and mobile devices (laptops, smartphones, and tablets), cryptography and attacks using social engineering, and a brand new chapter on privacy.

PRACTICAL APPROACH: You will learn about the different attacks that a computer system faces today and how to make your own computers secure.

BEGINNER-FRIENDLY: No previous in-depth knowledge of networks, system hardware, or operating systems is required therefore you can immediately learn the steps of keeping the attackers from infecting your computer.

REAL WORLD APPLICATION: Background material will help you apply practical security knowledge to various computers, networks, and software.

MULTIPLE AUDIENCES : This book meets the needs of students across multiple programs, home computer users, small business owners, and more.

HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES: Hands-on activities can be performed using either equipment installed on a college campus or using personal computer equipment at home. Almost all hands-on activities cover software that is included as part of the Windows operating system or is a free download from the Internet. A special classroom computer lab is not necessary to perform the hands-on activities.

NEW DATA: Includes new information on the very latest cyberattacks and new cybersecurity defenses. Also includes new coverage of how to create a defensive stance. Each module opens with a real cybersecurity event called "Cybersecurity Headlines" that details a recent cyberattack to set the stage for the module material.

UPDATED INFORMATION: Revised material that includes the latest information on and best practices for securing today's technology devices (laptops, tablets, smartphones, and wearables) and Wi-Fi networks, as well as information on data privacy and how to protect personal information.

NEW HANDS-ON PROJECTS AND CASE PROJECTS: Each module contains hands-on activities to help demonstrate how to protect technology devices.

A new section in each chapter on exceptional security provides practical suggestions for going “above and beyond” a basic level of security.

New Hands-On Projects in each chapter cover some of the latest security software.