Cybersecurity 101: Protecting Yourself in a Digital World

Another day, another devastating cybersecurity breach putting your data, and your entire livelihood at risk. Experts warn: it's not a matter of if your data will be compromised, but when.

My new book “Cybersecurity 101: Protecting Yourself in a Digital World” is your urgent guide to navigating today’s treacherous digital landscape.

This book is designed for the average person who wants to be proactive, vigilant, and equipped to defend themselves against the relentless onslaught of digital threats.

You don’t need to be a tech expert, this book distills complex cybersecurity concepts into clear, easy-to-follow content that anyone can understand.

What if you logged in one morning and all your data files, email accounts, personal photos, and applications were locked by RANSOMWARE, should you pay to unlock them? No, only 8% of those who pay actually receive the unlock code.

Your Internet connected appliances, alarms, cameras, etc. are in a category called "IoT" (Internet of Things). Are they all protected?

As of 2023, U.S. households had on average, 21 Internet connected devices. Are you still using vulnerable outdated technology?

With Cybersecurity 101: Protecting Yourself in a Digital World, you’ll immediately learn:
• How to protect yourself from malware, including the 3 most common types: viruses, worms, and trojans.
• Why a credit freeze could be your "new best friend" and what you MUST do to stay safe.
• 5 Highly Effective Home Data Backup Strategies.
• 10 Essential best practices for using QR codes safely.
• Mobile device security checklists and why securing your phone is critical, now more than ever.
• Internet of Things (IoT) Basic overview and how to mitigate possible vulnerabilities.
• A parental guide for protecting your children online. What to do, how to do it, and when to act.
• An engaging 25-question quiz to test your basic cybersecurity knowledge.
• Home network security tips that could save your digital life.
• How malware is delivered, how it spreads, and how you can prevent it.
• Effective cybersecurity strategies tailored for businesses.
• The seven-phase cyber kill chain and why understanding it is vital.
• 15 things you should never do with your home network to maintain security.
• Immediate steps to take when responding to a cyber attack.
• What is a Wi-Fi network mesh system and is it right for you?
• 10 things you should never do on a public, unsecured network.
• Critical items you need in your cybersecurity toolkit.
• The evolving role of AI in cybersecurity. Good for now, or a ticking time bomb?
• 10 common-sense strategies to avoid being scammed.
• 20 common myths and misconceptions about cybersecurity.
• A comprehensive glossary of cybersecurity terms.
• Additional resources, recommended reading, and useful websites.
• Essential cybersecurity checklists.