The Art of Cyber Defense: From Risk Assessment to Threat Intelligence

The Art of Cyber Defense: From Risk Assessment to Threat Intelligence offers a comprehensive exploration of cybersecurity principles, strategies, and technologies essential for safeguarding digital assets and mitigating evolving cyber threats. This book provides invaluable insights into the intricacies of cyber defense, guiding readers through a journey from understanding risk assessment methodologies to leveraging threat intelligence for proactive defense measures.

Delving into the nuances of modern cyber threats, this book equips readers with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the complex landscape of cybersecurity. Through a multidisciplinary approach, it addresses the pressing challenges organizations face in securing their digital infrastructure and sensitive data from cyber‑attacks.

This book offers comprehensive coverage of the most essential topics, including:

• Advanced malware detection and prevention strategies leveraging artificial intelligence (AI)
• Hybrid deep learning techniques for malware classification
• Machine learning solutions and research perspectives on Internet of Services (IoT) security
• Comprehensive analysis of blockchain techniques for enhancing IoT security and privacy
• Practical approaches to integrating security analysis modules for proactive threat intelligence

This book is an essential reference for students, researchers, cybersecurity professionals, and anyone interested in understanding and addressing contemporary cyber defense and risk assessment challenges. It provides a valuable resource for enhancing cybersecurity awareness, knowledge, and practical skills.

Prof. Youssef Baddi is full-time Associate Professor at Chouaïb Doukkali University UCD EL Jadida, Morocco. Phd Thesis degree in computer science from ENSIAS School, University Mohammed V Souissi of Rabat, Morocco, since 2016. He also holds a Research Master's degree in networking obtained in 2010 from the High National School for Computer Science and Systems Analysis - ENSIAS-Morocco-Rabat.

Prof. Mohammed Amin Almaiah obtained his PhD in Computer Science from University Malaysia Terengganu from Malaysia. MSc in Computer Information System from Middle East University (MEU) in 2011 from Jordan. He is now working as Associate Professor in the Department of Computer networks and Communications at King Faisal Saudi Arabia.

Prof. Omar Almomani received his bachelor's and master's degrees in telecommunication technology from the Institute of Information Technology at the University of Sindh in 2002 and 2003, respectively. In 2010, he received his Ph.D. in computer networking from the UUM. Currently, he is a professor at the Information Technology Faculty of the World Islamic Sciences and Education University.

Prof. Yassine Maleh is an Associate professor of cybersecurity and IT governance at Sultan Moulay Slimane University, Morocco, since 2019. He is the founding chair of IEEE Consultant Network Morocco and founding president of the African Research Center of Information Technology & Cybersecurity. He is a former CISO at the National Port Agency between 2012-2019. He is a senior member of IEEE and a member of the International Association of Engineers IAENG and The Machine Intelligence Research Labs.