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Forge Your Path to Cybersecurity Excellence with the "GISF Certification Guide" In an era where cyber threats are constant and data breaches are rampant, organizations demand skilled professionals who can fortify their defenses. The GIAC Information Security Fundamentals (GISF) certification is your gateway to becoming a recognized expert in foundational information security principles. "GISF Certification Guide" is your comprehensive companion on the journey to mastering the GISF certification, equipping you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to excel in the realm of information security. Your Entry Point to Cybersecurity Prowess The GISF certification is esteemed in the cybersecurity industry and serves as proof of your proficiency in essential security concepts and practices. Whether you are new to cybersecurity or seeking to solidify your foundation, this guide will empower you to navigate the path to certification. What You Will Uncover GISF Exam Domains: Gain a deep understanding of the core domains covered in the GISF exam, including information security fundamentals, risk management, security policy, and security controls. Information Security Basics: Delve into the fundamentals of information security, including confidentiality, integrity, availability, and the principles of risk management. Practical Scenarios and Exercises: Immerse yourself in practical scenarios, case studies, and hands-on exercises that illustrate real-world information security challenges, reinforcing your knowledge and practical skills. Exam Preparation Strategies: Learn effective strategies for preparing for the GISF exam, including study plans, recommended resources, and expert test-taking techniques. Career Advancement: Discover how achieving the GISF certification can open doors to foundational cybersecurity roles and enhance your career prospects. Why "GISF Certification Guide" Is Essential Comprehensive Coverage: This book provides comprehensive coverage of GISF exam domains, ensuring that you are fully prepared for the certification exam. Expert Guidance: Benefit from insights and advice from experienced cybersecurity professionals who share their knowledge and industry expertise. Career Enhancement: The GISF certification is globally recognized and is a valuable asset for individuals entering the cybersecurity field. Stay Informed: In a constantly evolving digital landscape, mastering information security fundamentals is vital for building a strong cybersecurity foundation. Your Journey to GISF Certification Begins Here "GISF Certification Guide" is your roadmap to mastering the GISF certification and establishing your expertise in information security. Whether you aspire to protect organizations from cyber threats, contribute to risk management efforts, or embark on a cybersecurity career, this guide will equip you with the skills and knowledge to achieve your goals. "GISF Certification Guide" is the ultimate resource for individuals seeking to achieve the GIAC Information Security Fundamentals (GISF) certification and excel in the field of information security. Whether you are new to cybersecurity or building a foundational knowledge base, this book will provide you with the knowledge and strategies to excel in the GISF exam and establish yourself as an expert in information security fundamentals. Don't wait; begin your journey to GISF certification success today! © 2023 Cybellium Ltd. All rights reserved. www.cybellium.com

Internet of Things refers to the connection of real-world things around us with the internet. The reason behind this IoT technology is to provide ubiquitous computing that is monitoring and control of anything, anytime at anywhere. To build successful IoT applications we are in need of certain layer-wise communication knowledge about the technology. Starting from the OSI physical layer till application layer the book describes each layer with its necessary applications. The topics covered in this book are based on the curricula of engineering and science students who are in development as well as in research stage. Several real-time case studies are the added feature of this book for better understanding.

With their rapidly changing architecture and API-driven automation, cloud platforms come with unique security challenges and opportunities. This hands-on book guides you through security best practices for multivendor cloud environments, whether your company plans to move legacy on-premises projects to the cloud or build a new infrastructure from the ground up. Developers, IT architects, and security professionals will learn cloud-specific techniques for securing popular cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and IBM Cloud. Chris Dotson—an IBM senior technical staff member—shows you how to establish data asset management, identity and access management, vulnerability management, network security, and incident response in your cloud environment.

This book has been carefully crafted to delve into each of the 8 CISSP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) domains with comprehensive detail, ensuring that you gain a solid grasp of the content. The book consists of 8 chapters that form its core. Here's a breakdown of the domains and the chapters they are covered in: Chapter 1: Security and Risk Management Chapter 2: Asset Security Chapter 3: Security Architecture and Engineering Chapter 4: Communication and Network Security Chapter 5: Identity and Access Management (IAM) Chapter 6: Security Assessment and Testing Chapter 7: Security Operations Chapter 8: Software Development Security This book includes important resources to aid your exam preparation, such as exam essentials, key terms, and review questions. The exam essentials highlight crucial topics that you should focus on for the exam. Throughout the chapters, you will come across specialized terminology, which is also conveniently defined in the glossary at the end of the book. Additionally, review questions are provided to assess your understanding and retention of the chapter's content.

With rapidly changing architecture and API-driven automation, cloud platforms come with unique security challenges and opportunities. In this updated second edition, you'll examine security best practices for multivendor cloud environments, whether your company plans to move legacy on-premises projects to the cloud or build a new infrastructure from the ground up. Developers, IT architects, and security professionals will learn cloud-specific techniques for securing popular cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and IBM Cloud. IBM Distinguished Engineer Chris Dotson shows you how to establish data asset management, identity and access management (IAM), vulnerability management, network security, and incident response in your cloud environment. Learn the latest threats and challenges in the cloud security space Manage cloud providers that store or process data or deliver administrative control Learn how standard principles and concepts—such as least privilege and defense in depth—apply in the cloud Understand the critical role played by IAM in the cloud Use best tactics for detecting, responding, and recovering from the most common security incidents Manage various types of vulnerabilities, especially those common in multicloud or hybrid cloud architectures Examine privileged access management in cloud environments

Up-to-date coverage of every topic on the CEH v11 exam Thoroughly updated for CEH v11 exam objectives, this integrated self-study system offers complete coverage of the EC-Council’s Certified Ethical Hacker exam. In this new edition, IT security expert Matt Walker discusses the latest tools, techniques, and exploits relevant to the exam. You’ll find learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, exam tips, practice exam questions, and in-depth explanations. Designed to help you pass the exam with ease, this comprehensive resource also serves as an essential on-the-job reference. Covers all exam topics, including: Ethical hacking fundamentals Reconnaissance and footprinting Scanning and enumeration Sniffing and evasion Attacking a system Hacking web servers and applications Wireless network hacking Mobile, IoT, and OT Security in cloud computing Trojans and other attacks, including malware analysis Cryptography Social engineering and physical security Penetration testing Online content includes: 300 practice exam questions Test engine that provides full-length practice exams and customized quizzes by chapter or exam domain

This book offers comprehensive insights into digital forensics, guiding readers through analysis methods and security assessments. Expert contributors cover a range of forensic investigations on computer devices, making it an essential resource for professionals, scholars, and students alike. Chapter 1 explores smart home forensics, detailing IoT forensic analysis and examination of different smart home devices. Chapter 2 provides an extensive guide to digital forensics, covering its origin, objectives, tools, challenges, and legal considerations. Chapter 3 focuses on cyber forensics, including secure chat application values and experimentation. Chapter 4 delves into browser analysis and exploitation techniques, while Chapter 5 discusses data recovery from water-damaged Android phones with methods and case studies. Finally, Chapter 6 presents a machine learning approach for detecting ransomware threats in healthcare systems. With a reader-friendly format and practical case studies, this book equips readers with essential knowledge for cybersecurity services and operations. Key Features: 1.Integrates research from various fields (IoT, Big Data, AI, and Blockchain) to explain smart device security. 2.Uncovers innovative features of cyber forensics and smart devices. 3.Harmonizes theoretical and practical aspects of cybersecurity. 4.Includes chapter summaries and key concepts for easy revision. 5.Offers references for further study.

Build a network security threat model with this comprehensive learning guide Key Features Develop a network security threat model for your organization Gain hands-on experience in working with network scanning and analyzing tools Learn to secure your network infrastructure Book Description The tech world has been taken over by digitization to a very large extent, and so it’s become extremely important for an organization to actively design security mechanisms for their network infrastructures. Analyzing vulnerabilities can be one of the best ways to secure your network infrastructure. Network Vulnerability Assessment starts with network security assessment concepts, workflows, and architectures. Then, you will use open source tools to perform both active and passive network scanning. As you make your way through the chapters, you will use these scanning results to analyze and design a threat model for network security. In the concluding chapters, you will dig deeper into concepts such as IP network analysis, Microsoft Services, and mail services. You will also get to grips with various security best practices, which will help you build your network security mechanism. By the end of this book, you will be in a position to build a security framework fit for an organization. What you will learn Develop a cost-effective end-to-end vulnerability management program Implement a vulnerability management program from a governance perspective Learn about various standards and frameworks for vulnerability assessments and penetration testing Understand penetration testing with practical learning on various supporting tools and techniques Gain insight into vulnerability scoring and reporting Explore the importance of patching and security hardening Develop metrics to measure the success of the vulnerability management program Who this book is for Network Vulnerability Assessment is for security analysts, threat analysts, and any security professionals responsible for developing a network threat model for an organization. This book is also for any individual who is or wants to be part of a vulnerability management team and implement an end-to-end robust vulnerability management program.