Synopsis
Think like a hacker to protect your sensitive information
To safeguard your private data from prying eyes, it helps to understand how hackers do what they do. Hacking For Dummies gives you the tools you need to step into a hacker's shoes and discover the best strategies to secure your data. You won't learn how to steal your neighbors' Wi-Fi, but you will gain the skills to keep nosy hackers out of your systems and applications. With clear, jargon-free explanations, you'll learn to recognize cyberthreats and keep your information safe. This updated edition includes new content on AI, the Internet of Things (IoT), and the security implications of hybrid work.
- Understand the tools hackers use to steal sensitive data from individuals and businesses
- Discover methods of protecting your information―including improving your security, recognizing phishing scams, and more
- Assess your current network and cloud configurations from a hacker's perspective using proven vulnerability and penetration testing techniques
- Defend against AI-generated scams, lost devices, and other common threats
Hacking For Dummies is for anyone looking to protect their devices from hacking―at home, at the office, or anywhere in-between.
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About the Author
Kevin Beaver is an information security consultant, writer, and professional speaker with nearly four decades of experience in information technology. He’s the founder of Principle Logic, LLC, an independent information security company that focuses on vulnerability and penetration testing, security operations reviews, and virtual CISO consulting services.
From the Back Cover
Safeguard your privacy and protect your systems
Looking for an approachable, accurate, and up-to-date guide to securing your data and systems? Hacking For Dummies walks you through the skills, concepts, and tools you need to understand to keep bad actors out of your computers and apps. The book avoids confusing jargon and skips right to critical security concepts so you can keep yourself and your systems safe from internal and external threats. This latest edition also offers brand-new content on AI, Windows 11, and how to safely navigate hybrid work.
Inside…
- Understand hacking tools
- Defend against cyberthreats
- Protect your data and privacy
- Prevent phishing attacks
- Avoid digital scams
- Configure secure networks
- Conduct penetration testing
- Mitigate common IT risks
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