Cybersecurity

Computer security, Cybersecurity & Information Technology security resources

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Introduction to Python Programming

"Introduction to Python Programming" provides a comprehensive foundation in programming concepts and skills, and is aligned to the scope of most introductory courses. A wide array of scenarios, contexts, and problems reflect programming applications in many disciplines and careers. The offering is suitable for a diverse learner audience, including those pursuing computer science, business, science, social science, statistics, data science, and related areas of study and employment.

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Licensing: CC BY 4.0

Mastering Cybersecurity Policy: Analysis and Implementation

Textbook for Mastering Cybersecurity Policy:  Analysis and Implementation.  

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Licensing: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 DEED 

 

Cyberattacks and Cybersecurity

Cyberspace touches practically everything and everyone when many everyday communications depend on information communication technologies. This new wave of connectivity is going beyond tablets and laptops; to connected cars and buildings; TVs and game consoles; and smart meters and traffic control. As we are critically dependent on cyberspace, it is inherently insecure and there will always be attempts to exploit weaknesses to launch cyberattacks.

Written by: Christina Liu

Licensing:This is a BookBoon publication and you have to provide your email address to access it. The book is free for students, but all others only get it free for 30 days and it requires a monthly subscription after that
Computer Networking: Principles, Protocols and Pra

Computer Networking: Principles, Protocols and Practice

"Computer Networking : Principles, Protocols and Practice" is an open-source eBook that explains the main principles of Computer Networking and the key protocols that are used on the Internet.

Written by: Bonaventure, Olivier

Licensing: CC BY 4.0

Unmanned Aircraft Systems in the Cyber Domain - Second EditionUnmanned Aircraft in the Cyber Domain

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) are an integral part of the US national critical infrastructure. They must be protected from hostile intent or use to the same level as any other military or commercial asset involved in US national security. However, from the Spratly Islands to Djibouti to heartland America, the expanding Chinese Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS / Drone) industry has outpaced the US technologically and numerically on all fronts.

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Licensing: Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)

 

 

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