Designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to protect your technology devices from increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks, SECURITY AWARENESS: APPLYING PRACTICAL CYBERSECURITY IN YOUR WORLD, 6th EDITION continues to present the same practical information that has made previous editions so popular. For most students, practical cybersecurity poses daunting challenges: Do I need antivirus software? How can I manage all my passwords? Can I prevent a ransomware attack? Is there a way to make my Web browser secure? What are patches? This text is designed to help you understand the answers to these questions and to protect your devices and even Wi-Fi networks from cyberattacks. In addition, hands-on projects and case studies give you the opportunity to test your knowledge and apply what you have learned.
1. Introduction to Cybersecurity.
2. Personal Security.
3. Computer Security.
4. Internet Security.
5. Mobile Security.
6. Privacy.
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Mark Ciampa
Dr. Mark Ciampa is a professor of information systems in the Gordon Ford College of Business at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Prior to this current role, he served as an associate professor and the director of academic computing at Volunteer State Community College in Gallatin, Tennessee, for 20 years. Dr. Ciampa has worked in the IT industry as a computer consultant for businesses, government agencies and educational institutions. He has published more than 20 articles in peer-reviewed journals and has written more than 25 technology textbooks, including COMPTIA CYSA+ GUIDE TO CYBERSECURITY ANALYST; SECURITY+ GUIDE TO NETWORK SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS; SECURITY AWARENESS: APPLYING PRACTICAL SECURITY IN YOUR WORLD; CWNA GUIDE TO WIRELESS LANS and GUIDE TO WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS. Dr. Ciampa holds a Ph.D. in technology management with a specialization in digital communication systems from Indiana State University and has certifications in security and healthcare.
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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.
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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.
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NEW HANDS-ON PROJECTS AND CASE PROJECTS: Each module contains hands-on activities to help demonstrate how to protect technology devices.
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A new section in each chapter on exceptional security provides practical suggestions for going “above and beyond” a basic level of security.
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New Hands-On Projects in each chapter cover some of the latest security software.
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PRACTICAL APPROACH: Students first learn about the cyberattacks on a technology device followed by practice information on defenses.
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BEGINNER-FRIENDLY: No previous knowledge of hardware, software or networks is required. Students can immediately learn the steps of keeping technology secure.
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REAL-WORLD APPLICATION: Background material will help students apply practical cybersecurity knowledge to various technology devices, networks and software.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Information on the latest security attacks and defenses have been updated.
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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.
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PRACTICAL APPROACH: You will learn about the different attacks that a computer system faces today and how to make your own computers secure.
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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.
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REAL WORLD APPLICATION: Background material will help you apply practical security knowledge to various computers, networks, and software.
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MULTIPLE AUDIENCES : This book meets the needs of students across multiple programs, home computer users, small business owners, and more.
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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.
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