Digital privacy and security using Windows : a practical guide / Nihad A. Hassan, Rami Hijazi.
Author/creator |
Hassan, Nihad A. author. |
Other author/creator | Hijazi, Rami, author. |
Format | Book and Print |
Publication Info | [New York, N.Y.] : Apress, [2017] |
Distribution Info | New York, NY : Distributed to the book trade worldwide by Springer Science + Business Media |
Description | xxiv, 284 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
Subject(s) |
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Contents | Introduction to the current status of online privacy -- Essential privacy tips -- Windows security -- Online anonymity -- Cryptography and secure communication -- What's next? |
Abstract | "This book teaches you how to secure your online identity and personal devices, encrypt your digital data and online communications, protect cloud data and Internet of Things (IoT), mitigate social engineering attacks, keep your purchases secret, and conceal your digital footprint... The book helps you build a robust defense from electronic crime and corporate surveillance. It covers general principles of digital privacy and how to configure and use various security applications to maintain your privacy, such as TOR, VPN, and BitLocker. You will learn to encrypt email communications using Gpg4win and Thunderbird."--Page 4 of cover. |
Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
ISBN | 9781484227985 (paperback) |
ISBN | 1484227980 (paperback) |
Available Items
Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions | |
Joyner | General Stacks | QA76.77 .D53 2017 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |