Digital Security - Flávia Gonçalves Fernandes - Bog

"Digital Security: Preventing Cyber Attacks" is a comprehensive book that explores the challenges and strategies for protecting systems and information in the digital world. With a practical and accessible approach, the book offers valuable insights into the most common cyber threats and the tactics used by attackers. The book begins with an overview of the current digital security landscape, presenting the main vulnerabilities and the most frequent types of attacks, such as phishing, ransomware and denial-of-service attacks (DDoS).The basic principles of digital security are detailed, including encryption, authentication, authorization and measures to protect networks and systems. Best security practices for protecting personal and corporate information are also explored. With a focus on prevention, the reader will learn how to identify potential weak points in systems and networks, as well as how to implement proactive protection measures, such as firewalls, antivirus and intrusion detection systems. The book also addresses the importance of user awareness and the need for digital security training to prevent attacks based on social engineering.