Название: Cyberology: An Optimized Approach to the Cyber-World
Автор: Mohd. Shahid Husain, Mohammad Faisal, Halima Sadia, Tasneem Ahmed, Saurabh Shukla, Adil Kaleem
Издательство: CRC Press
Год: 2025
Страниц: 381
Язык: английский
Формат: pdf, epub
Размер: 11.4 MB

This book provides an insightful examination of cybersecurity threats and their implications across various sectors, including healthcare, agriculture, and government. It covers fundamental concepts in cybersecurity, including cybercrime laws, cyberbullying and emerging technologies. It discusses challenges in detecting and preventing cyber threats and analyzes trends in cyber warfare and resilience. This book serves as a resource for understanding the complex relationship between technology and society, equipping readers with the knowledge needed to navigate the evolving cyber landscape. It is for scholars, students, and professionals interested in cybersecurity and challenges.

The book's chapters offer an extensive examination of various dimensions of cyberspace, meticulously analyzing its vulnerabilities and threats. It delves into the intricate landscape of vulnerabilities and cybersecurity issues, elucidating their ramifications on both individuals and organizations. Furthermore, the book provides valuable insights into a diverse array of tools and techniques aimed at mitigating these threats effectively. Moreover, it navigates through the challenges posed by the perpetually shifting paradigm, driven by advancements in domains such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics, Internet of Things (IoT), and pervasive healthcare.

The convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity represents a transformative leap forward in combating the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, enhancing the need to strengthen the overall defense systems of nations. This synergy automates analysis, identifies patterns, predicts potential vulnerabilities in large datasets, and employs real-time monitoring to mitigate risks. As a global concern, collaborative research becomes imperative to stay ahead, recognizing the potential havoc that AI can wreak if exploited by hackers. Drawing insights from industry, academia, and the foreign sector, this chapter explores challenges, opportunities, and potential ventures in the science and technology domain propelled by AI. Furthermore, this chapter delves into the measures, remedies, and strategies different countries have implemented encompassing technical solutions, policies, and best practices designed to detect, respond to, and prevent cyber threats. The surge in Internet-connected devices and escalating digital data transactions, coupled with increased reliance on cloud computing, has expanded potential risks. Interconnected activities of individuals, businesses, and governments underscore the critical need to safeguard digital systems. Cybersecurity assumes significance as it protects against hacking, unauthorized access, data breaches, and intricate cyberattacks.

This book:

• introduces the fundamental principles and theories of cybersecurity, focusing on the relationship between humans and technology;
• details various cyber threats affecting the digital world, healthcare, and agriculture, emphasizing their real-world implications;
• discusses issues like cyberbullying, threats in cloud computing, and vulnerabilities in cyber-physical systems;
• examines the difficulties in detecting cybercrimes, addressing advanced persistent threats, and fostering cyber resilience;
• analyzes current trends in cyber warfare and terrorism, providing insights into new security challenges.