Cyber Security: Rules to Live By

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Introduction

Chapter 1 - Even The Unsinkable Titanic Sunk

1. There is no such thing as an unhackable system
2. You don’t need five deadbolts if your neighbor hides his key under the welcome mat

Chapter 2 - K.I.S.S. - Keep It Secure Stupid!

1. Never overestimate the technical ability of the common user
2. Never underestimate the technical ability of the common user
3. Never underestimate the technical ability of the your attackers
4. The Internet is a Dangerous Place

Chapter 3 - Never Use a Cannon to Kill a Mosquito

1. Cyber Security is about managing risk
2. Security is Worthless if no work can be performed
3. Is It Safe To Download Computer Software From The Internet
4. Intrusion Detection
5. Firewalls and You
6. Anti-virus Software
7. Anti-Spyware Software

Chapter 4 - Trust No One

1. In God We Trust, All Others We Verify - Phishing Explained
2. Understanding Phishing
3. How Spammers and Phishers Get Your Email Address
4. Top 5 Myths About Phishing
5. Don’t Fall for the Bait
6. Anti-Phishing Software
7. What’s in a Password?
8. Moving Beyond Passwords: Two Factor Authentication

Chapter 5 - Keep a Secret, Secret

1. Passing a Note in Class
2. The Secret Decoder Ring
3. Beyond Encoding - Encryption
4. Privacy Online

Chapter 6 - Two is One and One is None

1. The Importance of Backups
2. The Importance of Securing Backups
3. The Importance of Testing Restoration of Backups

Chapter 7 - Always Take Out the Trash

1. The Internet is Forever
2. Delete Does Not Delete
3. What is Identity Theft?
4. Dumpster Diving, Dumpster Fire
5. Preventing Identity Theft
6. When (not if) Identity Theft Happens to You
7. Your Liability as a Victim of Identity Theft

Conclusion - A Few Final Rules to Live By

References and Further Reading