Cybershield - The modern digital security handbook

Digital life has become part of our everyday world — and so have increasingly sophisticated threats. Cybershield is a comprehensive, practical handbook that walks you step by step through the most important areas of cybersecurity: networking fundamentals, social engineering, passwords and authentication, malware, web application security, the ethical hacking toolkit, penetration testing, cloud and mobile security, corporate frameworks (ISO 27001, GDPR, NIS2), and much more.

Packed with real-world case studies (WannaCry, Colonial Pipeline, Equifax, and other notorious incidents), hands-on examples, expert tips, and a full glossary, this book helps you understand digital defense not just in theory — but in practice.

Whether you're just getting started or looking for your next career move, this book is for you.

Table of Contents

Legal Disclaimer 2

Preface 3

How to Use This Book 4

1. Introduction to Cybersecurity 5

2. The Hacker Mindset 8

3. Networking Fundamentals and Attack Surfaces 11

4. Social Engineering and the Human Factor 14

5. Passwords and Authentication 16

6. Malware and Ransomware 18

7. Web Application Security 20

8. The Ethical Hacking Toolkit 22

9. The Penetration Testing Process 24

10. Cloud and Mobile Security 27

11. Corporate Security Frameworks 29

12. Incident Response and Digital Forensics 31

13. The Challenges Ahead 33

Glossary 35

Index 37

Recommended Certifications and Career Path 38

Afterword 39

Further Reading 40