Cover Image: 33 Ways Not to Screw Up Cybersecurity

33 Ways Not to Screw Up Cybersecurity

Pub Date:   |   Archive Date:

Member Reviews

I got this book because of all of the hacks and the new cyber security that is out there. here the author goes step by step and really through each chapter with different security which is what I need for myself. I found this to be easy to follow and very useful to have as a reference. A must-have for everyone.

Was this review helpful?

Excellent book on the subject of cybersecurity. Easy to follow and understand with the right amount of fear of the consequences of lax security. Hopefully I can persuade my bosses to read it so they take cybersecurity more seriously.

Was this review helpful?

The world of cybersecurity can seem impenetrable and dark, with its own language and big doses of fear. This book does an excellent job of demystifying cybersecurity for business owners. Dawn Kristy approaches the subject with expertise and humor.

Was this review helpful?

I highly recommend this easy-to-digest book about cybersecurity.

The book is divided into short chapters that include one cybersecurity concept per chapter. The end of each chapter contains a set of bullet points summarizing the concepts.

I especially liked the author's use of current cybersecurity events to explain each concept. This is the type of explanation that helps drive home the importance of good cybersecurity practices to those outside of the field.

This would be a great reference book to keep on one's desk or one's e-reader, and a great introductory book for anyone who wants to learn more about this important field.

Was this review helpful?

This book is a good primer for anyone interested in learning more about cyber security tools and best practices. If, like me, you are someone with a history of working in informational security technology, some of the tips will seem self-evident and even a little bit obvious. That's the thing about common sense though - it isn't actually all that common.

I would recommend this book to someone looking to learn more about how to stay safe online and manage their personal data better, especially if they do not already possess any background knowledge on the subject. Topics include: creating strong passwords, multi-factor authentication, VPNs, the cloud, social engineering, patch management, phishing, and much more.

I thought the author did a good job of touching on a variety of issues that plague cybersecurity networks, as well as supporting their reasoning with evidence from outside sources. Topics are broken down into smaller pieces of information that illustrate how individual actions and protocols affect cybersecurity, both postively and negatively.

There wasn't much new information in this book for me, and it is unlikely I will read it a second time. However, I would recommend it to my high school students as I think it is a concise resource that covers important cyber privacy topics in a very approachable way. It reads like a listicle so it was easy for me to pick up and put down without losing my place or having to go back to re-read, which I liked.

Was this review helpful?