How Cybersecurity Really Works

Sam Grubb is a cybersecurity consultant for a managed service provider that works with a large variety of clients. He has six years of experience teaching cybersecurity to both adults and teenagers and holds several cybersecurity certifications, including the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification.

"An excellent resource . . . The chapters scaffold in a beautiful fashion leaving the reader with a concrete foundation of cyber knowledge. Sam’s ability to explain abstract or complex concepts in a simplistic, digestible, and visual way is a major strength of this book. Novices or anyone interested in learning about cybersecurity, this is the book for you!" —Dr. Pauline Mosley, Pace University, Professor of Information Technology "This book is an excellent and practical introduction to cybersecurity for a beginner. . . . Sam’s examples are clear, and will be relevant to those looking for their first job in cybersecurity, pivoting to security from another field, or who just want to improve the security of their home network. . . . I enjoyed reading it." —Jamie Winterton, Director, Strategy at Global Security Initiative at Arizona State University“Our absolute favorite cybersecurity book . . . if you’re a total beginner looking to learn the ins and outs of cybersecurity, you’ve found your book right here.”—Geena SQL, RealToughCandy.com“An excellent book for beginners because it takes the mystery out of doing cybersecurity right.”—Giovanni Hale, Goodreads Reviewer“Easy to read . . . Useful for undergraduate CyberSec courses.”—Dr. Larry Leibrock, Professor at Idaho State University

• Chapter 1: An Introduction to CybersecurityChapter 2: Attack Targets on the InternetChapter 3: Phishing TacticsChapter 4: Malware InfectionsChapter 5: Password Thefts and Other Account Access TricksChapter 6: Network TappingChapter 7: Attacks in the CloudChapter 8: Wireless Network PiratingChapter 9: Encryption CrackingChapter 10: How to Defeat Black Hats