Essential PC Security Starter Guide

Essential PC Security Starter Guide
Author: PCWorld Editors
Publisher: IDG Consumer and SMB Inc
Total Pages: 53
Release: 2013-07-18
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1937821307

Mobile malware is getting lots of attention these days, but you can’t forget about your PC’s security—after all, you probably still use it to pay bills, shop online, and store sensitive documents. You should fully protect yourself to lessen the chance of cybercriminals infiltrating your computer and your online accounts, capturing your personal information, invading your privacy, and stealing your money and identity. You need to guard against viruses, of course, but not all antivirus programs catch all threats, and some do better than others. You have to watch out for many other types of threats, too: Malware invasions, hacking attacks, and cases of identify theft can originate from email, search engine results, websites, and social networks such as Facebook. They can also come in the form of links or advertisements for phishing and scam sites. But with some education on the topic, and the right tools, you can identify such scams and avoid falling victim to them. Protecting your data from computer thieves and from people who tap in to your Wi-Fi signal is also important. Encrypting your computer is the only way to ensure that a thief cannot recover your files, passwords, and other data. And unless you password-protect and encrypt your wireless network, anyone nearby can connect to it, monitor your Internet usage, and possibly access your computers and files. In this book, we cover the security threats you should watch for, and the tools you can use to protect against them.

Essential PC Security for Beginners

Essential PC Security for Beginners
Author: Robert Johnson
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-05-23
Genre:
ISBN:

This book is aimed at the beginner who would like to take control of their electronic future and is not afraid to get their 'hands dirty' by trying new things. It is simply uneconomic to pay an expert to do such things so if you want to be secure, you need to take some ownership of risks and mitigate them to the fullest extent possible.

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity
Author: Lester Evans
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 118
Release: 2018-12-11
Genre:
ISBN: 9781791553586

If you want to avoid getting hacked, having your information spread and risking financial loss, then keep reading... Do you create tons of accounts you will never again visit? Do you get annoyed thinking up new passwords, so you just use the same one across all your accounts? Does your password contain a sequence of numbers, such as

Cyber Security

Cyber Security
Author: Kevin Kali
Publisher:
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2020-10-11
Genre:
ISBN: 9781914058103

★★ Do you want to protect yourself from Cyber Security attacks? If so then keep reading. ★★ Imagine if someone placed a key-logging tool in your personal computer and became privy to your passwords to social media, finances, school, or your organization. It would not take a lot of effort for this individual to ruin your life. There have been various solutions given to decrease your attack surface and mitigate the risks of cyberattacks. These can also be used on a small scale to protect yourself as an individual from such infiltrations. The next step is placing advanced authentication when it comes to internal collaborators. After all, the goal is to minimize the risk of passwords being hacked - so it would be a good idea to use two-factor authentications. Google presents the perfect example in their security protocols by the way they use two-step verification, where the password has to be backed by a code sent to the user's mobile device. You also need to authenticate the external collaborators. There are inevitable risks that come with sharing data to the external suppliers, clients, and partners that are essential in business. In this case, you need to know how long the data is being shared and apply controls to supervise the sharing permissions that can be stopped when required. If not for anything else, it would give you peace of mind to know that the information is safely being handled. The future of cybersecurity lies in setting up frameworks, as individuals and as corporations, to filter the access to information and sharing networks. This guide will focus on the following: - Introduction - What is Ethical Hacking? - Preventing Cyber Attacks - Surveillance System - Social Engineering and Hacking - Cybersecurity Types of Roles - Key Concepts & Methodologies - Key Technologies to Be Aware - Which Security Certification fits you best - The Value of Security Certifications - Cyber Security Career Potentials... AND MORE!!! Get this book Now and feel like a master of Cyber Security within a few days!

Network Security

Network Security
Author: Eric Maiwald
Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Osborne Media
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2001
Genre: Computer
ISBN: 9780072133240

Explains how to create a successful security program, covering anti-virus software, firewalls, smart cards, intrusion detection, secure e-commerce transactions, and recommended technical and administrative practices.

Hacking Beginners Guide

Hacking Beginners Guide
Author: Kevin Morgan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 54
Release: 2019-11-14
Genre:
ISBN: 9781706452560

Do you want to learn the basic concepts of hacking and understand how to improve the security of your network in a simple and effective way? Do you want to quickly learn the path of hacking and test your computer network? Read on. Surely, your passion for computing has led you to learn more about how to protect your network. The term hacking means the set of methods, techniques and operations put in place by a person (hacker) with the aim of knowing, entering and modifying a computer hardware or software system. If you know the operations that Hackers perform in order to enter a computer network, then you can understand how to prevent this. This book aims to provide you with the basic concepts and techniques used by hackers to access a computer network. In addition, you will be described, step by step, the installation of Kali Linux. When you finish reading this guide, you will learn ALL the basic concepts to improve your computer security. Topics: Types of Hacking The Path of a Hacker The hacking process Installing and Using Kali Linux How to Scan the Network and Servers How to hack a PC and how to protect yourself The information collected through this guide is for your personal use and for applications permitted by law. It is the guide to ethical hacking for every beginner. Even if you have never had to deal with the hacking process and Kali Linux, with this guide you will learn how to perform penetration tests and improve your computer security. Do you want to know more about it? What are you waiting for? Scroll up, click the "Buy now" button and you will receive your copy.

CYBERSECURITY and HACKING for Beginners

CYBERSECURITY and HACKING for Beginners
Author: Robert M. Huss
Publisher:
Total Pages: 118
Release: 2022-04-21
Genre:
ISBN: 9781804319161

Have you ever wondered why your computer or smartphone was attacked by a virus?Do you want to learn the fundamentals of ethical hacking and understand how to improve the security of your network, even if you are a beginner? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this is the book for you. It is almost impossible to imagine our daily lives without a smartphone or a computer. Inside these devices, we store all our personal data (such as photos, documents, videos, etc...) and professional data (such as passwords, accounts, various documents). How to defend all this from possible unauthorized intrusions? The term hacking means the set of methods, techniques and operations implemented by a person (hacker) with the aim of knowing, entering and modifying a computer system hardware or software. If you know the operations that hackers perform to enter a computer network, then you can understand how to prevent them. This book walks you through an easy-to-understand, step-by-step procedure that is ideal for a beginner who is intent on acquiring basic hacking and network security skills. Within this book you will find: How to prevent the risks of infected emails How to protect yourself from external devices How to install Kali Linux and other open-source tools to become a hacker; How to understand the processes behind a successful penetration test. Want to learn more? ★★Click on Buy Now to Get Started! ★★

The Essential Guide to Internet Security for Windows 7 and Windows XP

The Essential Guide to Internet Security for Windows 7 and Windows XP
Author: Michael Nickle
Publisher:
Total Pages: 86
Release: 2012-09-06
Genre:
ISBN: 9781479261512

Computer security is a complex topic, especially for those who aren't IT professionals. This book offers a clear and easy-to-understand approach to Windows security risks and attacks for PC users. By boiling down the topic to just the essentials, anyone can gain a solid foundation of security concepts and learn how to security their Windows PC with confidence.This straightforward guide begins with a discussion of what is security and walks the user through the various fundamental security concepts and skills to enhance to gain a solid understanding.- Offers a straightforward and direct approach to security basics and covers anti-virus, anti-spyware and firewall software products- Offers a detailed explanation of how to configure and secure your home wireless network- Presents security tips for using your computer on the road- Provides an overview of security components, looks at securing access with permissions, addresses audit policies and auditing

Web Application Security, A Beginner's Guide

Web Application Security, A Beginner's Guide
Author: Bryan Sullivan
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 353
Release: 2011-12-06
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0071776125

Security Smarts for the Self-Guided IT Professional “Get to know the hackers—or plan on getting hacked. Sullivan and Liu have created a savvy, essentials-based approach to web app security packed with immediately applicable tools for any information security practitioner sharpening his or her tools or just starting out.”—Ryan McGeehan, Security Manager, Facebook, Inc. Secure web applications from today's most devious hackers. Web Application Security: A Beginner's Guide helps you stock your security toolkit, prevent common hacks, and defend quickly against malicious attacks. This practical resource includes chapters on authentication, authorization, and session management, along with browser, database, and file security--all supported by true stories from industry. You'll also get best practices for vulnerability detection and secure development, as well as a chapter that covers essential security fundamentals. This book's templates, checklists, and examples are designed to help you get started right away. Web Application Security: A Beginner's Guide features: Lingo--Common security terms defined so that you're in the know on the job IMHO--Frank and relevant opinions based on the authors' years of industry experience Budget Note--Tips for getting security technologies and processes into your organization's budget In Actual Practice--Exceptions to the rules of security explained in real-world contexts Your Plan--Customizable checklists you can use on the job now Into Action--Tips on how, why, and when to apply new skills and techniques at work