Foundations of Cybersecurity, 2nd Edition: A Straightforward Introduction
May 2026 · No Starch Press
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About this ebook
This comprehensive introduction to the information security field covers the industry’s essential concepts, using real-world security breaches to illustrate key lessons.
Cybersecurity is critical to protecting data, systems, and people. Whether you’re new to the field, an IT professional strengthening your skills, or a manager shaping security policy, Foundations of Cybersecurity provides the knowledge and practice you need.
Building on the first edition (Foundations of Information Security), this updated guide covers the essentials: authentication, authorization, and auditing; cryptography; security architecture; threat assessment; network and OS hardening; application and IoT security; incident response; compliance; and the human factors attackers exploit.
You’ll learn how to:
What’s New in This Edition
Includes a new chapter on AI security, expanded coverage of security operations and governance, and practical “Down the Rabbit Hole” labs in every chapter to help you practice real-world skills.
Whether you’re new to the field, strengthening your skills, or guiding a team, this book will help you build a solid foundation for protecting systems, data, and people.
Cybersecurity is critical to protecting data, systems, and people. Whether you’re new to the field, an IT professional strengthening your skills, or a manager shaping security policy, Foundations of Cybersecurity provides the knowledge and practice you need.
Building on the first edition (Foundations of Information Security), this updated guide covers the essentials: authentication, authorization, and auditing; cryptography; security architecture; threat assessment; network and OS hardening; application and IoT security; incident response; compliance; and the human factors attackers exploit.
You’ll learn how to:
- Apply the core principles of security across systems and networks
- Defend against emerging threats like AI-driven attacks and IoT vulnerabilities
- Manage incident response and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC)
- Strengthen defenses against social engineering and insider threats
- Explore career paths and skills for a future in cybersecurity
What’s New in This Edition
Includes a new chapter on AI security, expanded coverage of security operations and governance, and practical “Down the Rabbit Hole” labs in every chapter to help you practice real-world skills.
Whether you’re new to the field, strengthening your skills, or guiding a team, this book will help you build a solid foundation for protecting systems, data, and people.
About the author
Dr. Jason Andress is a veteran security professional and researcher with extensive experience in data protection, network defense, penetration testing, and digital forensics. He has worked on everything from malware outbreaks to high-level incident response and is a frequent speaker, educator, and author in the field of cybersecurity.
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