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Publications

Hacked: The secrets behind cyber attacks

Available now!

'Hacked' offers the knowledge and strategies you need to protect yourself and your business. In this book, cyber security expert Jessica Barker uncovers how hackers are weaponizing cutting-edge tactics and technologies to target individuals and organizations, before showing how you can safeguard yourself against any potential attacks and how to react if you do become a target.

Featuring expert commentary from other world-leading cyber security experts and ethical hackers, this book uncovers the fascinating stories of the most insidious and notorious cyber attacks, including how the Mirai malware almost took down the internet and how a supply chain attack infiltrated the US government and other global institutions.

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Pick up a copy now and discover why 'Hacked' became an instant bestseller, was WHSmith Business Book of the Month on release and why it has been in the WHSmith top 20 business books for months!

BOOKS

Confident Cyber Security: The essential insights and how to protect from threats

Second edition

The follow-up to the number one bestselling first edition of 'Confident Cyber Security'!

 

The world is more digitally connected than ever before and, with this connectivity, comes vulnerability. This book will equip you with all the skills and insights you need to understand cyber security and kickstart a prosperous career.

'Confident Cyber Security' is here to help. From the human side to the technical and physical implications, this book takes you through the fundamentals: how to keep secrets safe, how to stop people being manipulated and how to protect people, businesses and countries from those who wish to do harm.

Featuring real-world case studies including Disney, the NHS, Taylor Swift and Frank Abagnale, this book is packed with clear explanations, sound advice and practical exercises to help you understand and apply the principles of cyber security. This new edition covers increasingly important topics such as deepfakes, AI and blockchain technology.

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Confident Cyber Security: How to get started in cyber security & future proof your career

This jargon-busting Amazon number one bestseller will give you a clear overview of the world of cyber security. Exploring everything from the human side to the technical and physical implications, this book takes you through the fundamentals: how to keep secrets safe, how to stop people being manipulated and how to protect people, businesses and countries from those who wish to do harm. With a dedicated section on what it could mean for you, let 'Confident Cyber Security' give you that cutting-edge career boost you seek.

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Cybersecurity ABCs: Delivering awareness, behaviours and culture change

Cyber security issues, problems and incidents don’t always relate to technological faults. Many can be avoided or mitigated through improved cybersecurity awareness, behaviour and culture change (ABCs). This co-authored book guides organisations looking to create an enhanced security culture through improved understanding and practice of cybersecurity at an individual level. Key awareness, behaviour and culture concepts are covered from the ground up, alongside practical tips and examples.

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Jessica’s specialty and gift is taking the seemingly complex world of cybersecurity and making it simple for anyone to understand

Lance Spitzner, SANS

ARTICLES BY JESSICA

The psychological impact of phishing

The right phish at the wrong time can catch anyone. But victims of phishing often blame themselves.

The number one way to spot a phishing email

The best defence against phishing is a mindset. Tune into emotions to shift from a tactical to a strategic approach.

How many data breaches involve the 'human element'?

It is commonly said that over 80% of breaches involve the human element. But, is it more complicated than that?

Lessons from raising cyber security awareness of 50,000 people

Dr Jess shares 3 key lessons from delivering live cyber security awareness to over 50,000 people.

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