The cybersecurity industry has seen an investment of over $45 billion in the past 15 years.
Hundreds of thousands of jobs in the field remain unfilled amid breach after breach and the
problem has come to a head. It is time for everyone-not just techies-to become informed and
empowered on the subject of cybersecurity. In engaging and exciting fashion Big Breaches
covers some of the largest security breaches and the technical topics behind them such as
phishing malware third-party compromise software vulnerabilities unencrypted data and
more. Cybersecurity affects daily life for all of us and the area has never been more
accessible than with this book.You will obtain a confident grasp on industry insider knowledge
such as effective prevention and detection countermeasures the meta-level causes of breaches
the seven crucial habits for optimal security in your organization and much more. These
valuable lessons are applied to real-world cases helping you deduce just how high-profile
mega-breaches at Target JPMorgan Chase Equifax Marriott and more were able to occur.
Whether you are seeking to implement a stronger foundation of cybersecurity within your
organization or you are an individual who wants to learn the basics Big Breaches ensures that
everybody comes away with essential knowledge to move forward successfully. Arm yourself with
this book's expert insights and be prepared for the future of cybersecurity. Who This Book Is
For Those interested in understanding what cybersecurity is all about the failures have taken
place in the field to date and how they could have been avoided. For existing leadership and
management in enterprises and government organizations existing professionals in the field
and for those who are considering entering the field this book covers everything from how to
create a culture of security to the technologies and processes you can employ to achieve
security based on lessons that can be learned from past breaches.
