Are you interested in starting a career in cyber security or just looking to begin exploring this rapidly growing field? If so, then you may be wondering what some of the best cyber security books for beginners are. Keeping up with cyber security can be a daunting task, but fortunately there are many resources available to help get you started on your journey. In this blog post we’ll look at some of the top cyber security books for beginners.
Introduction to Cyber Security: The first book we’ll look at is an Introduction to Cyber Security (2nd Edition) from the IEEE Computer Society. This book provides an overview of information security topics, concepts and technology and explains how each area of modern computing and communication is impacted by security threats. It also covers basics such as cryptography, network and system architecture, authentication and authorization methods, access control mechanisms, and much more.
Building a Secure Network: Another great resource for beginners is Building a Secure Network (1st Edition), authored by Jens Hegewald. This book covers essential information on networking basics and security protocols while delving into the intricacies of network design, implementation of secure networks and their associated policies. Additionally, it covers factors that influence network security such as malware analysis, firewalls and VPNs.
Advanced Persistent Threats (APT): Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) is another mustread book for newbies in the cyber security space. Authored by Christopher Kingdon, this book provides an in-depth look at advanced networking threats including APTs such as Zero Days vulnerabilities, nation state activities and industrial espionage.
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