Hacker Basic Security: Learning effective methods of security and how to manage the cyber risks

Introduction
Chapter 1: Fundamentals and Importance of Cybersecurity
    Fundamentals of Cybersecurity
    Protection of Devices
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    Protection of Internet Connection
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    Protect Email Communication
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    Protection and Backing up of Files and Electronic Documents
    Importance of Cyber Security
    Important Factors of Cybersecurity
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    Information Wars
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    New Vulnerabilities
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    Cloud Storage Security
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    Internet of Things (IoT)
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    Blockchain and Ransomware Security
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    Authentication Tools
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    Training Non-Technical Staffs
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    Artificial Intelligence
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    Digital Ecosystems
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    Integration of Security Technology
Chapter 2: Cybersecurity Risks and attacks
    Types of Cybersecurity
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    Critical Infrastructure
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    Network Security
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    Cloud Security
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    Application Security
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    Internet of Things Security
    Types of Cybersecurity Threats/Attack
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    Attacks on Confidentiality
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    Attacks on Availability
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    Attacks on Integrity
    Methods of Cyber-Attacks
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    Social Engineering or Malware
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    Phishing Attacks
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    SQL Injection Attack
    Cybersecurity Basics – Protecting Your Computer Network Against Virus and Malware
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    Use Complex Passwords and Occasionally Change Them
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    Install Antivirus
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    Install Anti-Malware and Anti-Spyware Programs
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    Perform Periodic System Backup
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    Install Firewall
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    Be Careful with Your email
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    Be Cautious When Using the Internet
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    Security Approaches
    Important Security Management Practices
Chapter 3: Breaches in Cybersecurity
    What does Data Security Breach entail?
    How Does a Data Breach Occur?
    Types of Data Security Breaches
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    Human Error
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    Device Loss
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    Cyber Attack
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    Internal Data Breaches
    How to Prevent Data Security Breach
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    Discovery
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    Detection
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    Prioritization
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    Remediation
    Security Data Breach Prevention Tools
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    Access Control Software
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    Security Information and Event Management Software
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    Antivirus
Chapter 4: Malware – Attack, Types, and Analysis
    Introduction
    How Does Malware Works
    Types of Malware
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    Virus
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    Trojan
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    Worms
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    Ransomware
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    Spam
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    Rootkits
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    Spyware
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    Adware
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    Keyloggers
    Detection, Prevention, and Removal of Malware
    Malware Analysis
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    Static Analysis
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    Dynamic Analysis
Chapter 5: Computer Virus and Prevention Techniques
    Introduction
    What is a virus?
    Types of computer virus
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    Boot Sector Infectors
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    Direct Action Virus
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    Resident Virus
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    Polymorphic Virus
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    Multipartite Virus
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    Trojan horse and Worms
    The Internet and Virus
    How to Prevent Computer Viruses
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    Update Your Computer Frequently
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    Avoid using Internet Explorer
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    Perform constant backup
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    Install premium antivirus
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    Scan Email or picture attachments –
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    Avoid any suspicious website
    Conclusion
Chapter 6: Web Security and Workplace Security Guidelines
    Web Security
    Web Security Threats
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    Spam
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    Malware and Viruses
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    WHOIS Domain Registration
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    Denial-of-Service Attacks
    Defense Strategy for Web Security
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    Use HTTPS Protocol
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    Update Your Software and Applications
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    Select a Secure Web-Hosting Plan
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    Change Your Password
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    What next?
    Workplace Security Guidelines
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    Understanding the Office and Organizational Security Policies
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    Digital Security
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    Physical Security
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    Access Control
Chapter 7: Basic Concept of Cryptography
    Brief Evolution of Cryptography
    Cryptographic Algorithms
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    Secret Key Cryptography
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    Public Key Cryptography
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    Hash Function
    Importance of Cryptographic Algorithm
    Cryptosystem
    Elements of a Cryptosystem
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    Plaintext
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    Encryption algorithm
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    Ciphertext
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    Decryption Algorithm
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    Encryption key
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    Decryption key
    Types of Cryptosystem
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    Symmetric Key Encryption
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    Asymmetric Key Encryption
    Cryptosystem Attacks
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    Passive Attacks
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    Active attacks
    The Assumptions of Attackers
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    Information about the Encryption Scheme
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    The accessibility of the ciphertext
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    The accessibility of plaintext and ciphertext
    Cryptographic Attacks
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    Ciphertext only attacks
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    Known Plaintext attack
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    Dictionary attack
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    Brute force attack
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    Man in the Middle Attack
    Cryptography Digital Signature
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    The importance of Cryptography Digital Signature
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    Benefits, challenges and The Future of Cryptography in Information Security
    Benefits of Cryptography
    Drawbacks of Cryptography
    The Future of Cryptography
Chapter 8: Firewalls
    Introduction
    What is a Firewall?
    Important Features of Firewall
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    Inbound and Outbound Filtering
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    Stealth Mode
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    Privacy Protection
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    Application Integrity
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    Intrusion Detection
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    Notifications
    Popular Firewalls
    Conclusion
Chapter 9: Virtual Private Network
    Introduction
    What Is a VPN?
    How Does VPN Work?
    Why Use VPN Services?
    How Safe is VPN
    Are VPN Services Legal?
    Setting Up Virtual Private Network
    The Role of VPN for Online Privacy
    What About the Issue of Being Anonymous
    Performance and Speed of VPN
    VPN Protocols and Encryption
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    OpenVPN
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    IKEv2/IPSec
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    PPTP
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    L2TP/IPSec
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    WireGuard
    VPN on iOS and Android Devices
    Using a VPN on a Router
    VPN Leaks
    The Future of VPNs
Conclusion