Sailing Safe in Cyberspace: Protect Your Identity and Data - Softcover

Kaushik, Anjali

Softcover

ISBN 10: 8132111222 ISBN 13: 9788132111221

Publisher: SAGE Publications Pvt. Ltd, 2013

Synopsis

Sailing Safe in Cyberspace is an excellent resource on safe computing. It gives in-depth exposure to the various ways in which security of information might be compromised, how cybercrime markets work and measures that can be taken to ensure safety at individual and organizational levels.

Cyber security is not just a technical subject that can be resolved like any other IT-related problem―it is a ‘risk’ that can be mitigated by creating awareness and getting the right combination of technology and practices based on careful analysis. This book combines insights on cybersecurity from academic research, media reports, vendor reports, practical consultation and research experience.

The first section of the book discusses motivation and types of cybercrimes that can take place. The second lists the major types of threats that users might encounter. The third discusses the impact, trend and role of the government in combating cybercrime. The fourth section of the book tells the readers about ways to protect themselves and secure their data/information stored in computers and the cyberspace. It concludes by offering suggestions for building a secure cyber environment.

About this title

About the Author:

Anjali Kaushik, PhD is an Associate Professor at Management Development Institute (MDI), Gurgaon. She has 20 years’ experience in teaching, research and consulting related to IT strategy, information security, innovation and e-governance across diverse sectors. She has been the Chief Investigator for developing the ‘Information Security Best Practices Framework for Government Sector in India’ and associated as consultant on prestigious assignments such as the evaluation of ‘National e-Governance Awards’ for four consecutive years and the impact assessment of e-Governance projects as a ‘Knowledge Partner’ to Government of India. She is a certified ISO 27001 Lead Auditor and Lead Implementer. She has been regularly conducting work­shops and holding training programs on cyber security and e-Governance at MDI. She has authored three books, participated as speaker on cybersecurity at various forums and has more than 15 publications in various national and international journals. Her books have the following titles: 

·         Jaiswal, M. P. and A. Kaushik. 2002. e-CRM: Business and System Frontiers. New Delhi: Asian Books Private Limited.
·         Kaushik, A. and M. Kumar. 2010. Planning for Inter-organizational Systems. New Delhi: AK Publications.
·         Kumar, L. and A. Kaushik. 2012. Fresh Fingerprints: Cases of Innovations in Public Service Delivery. McGraw Hill.

Review:

The book acknowledges the advantages the convergence of technology has brought about for users...A definite good read for people who do not wish to be bogged by technical jargon.

Author: Media Asia, Vol 40, Jan 2013

About this edition

• Publisher: SAGE Publications Pvt. Ltd
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 8132111222
• ISBN 13: 9788132111221
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 293