CYBERSECURITY HANDBOOK
A - Z QUICK GUIDE SECTION
W. Muse Greenwood
InspirationFX Publishing
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CYBERSECURITY
HANDBOOK
Protect Yourself Against Cyber Crime
A Z QUICK GUIDE SECTION
Copyright 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019 by W. Muse Greenwood, LL.M
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Cyber Security Handbook by W. Muse Greenwood, LL.M
Nonfiction: Cybersecurity, IoT Security, E-Commerce, Business, Technology, Business Law, IT Law, Data Security. First Edition
This book is not a substitute for the legal advice of an attorney or legal advisor. The reader should regularly consult an attorney in matters relating to his/her business legal needs and particularly with respect to any cyber-safety concerns that may require immediate attention. Although the author and publisher have made every effort to ensure that the information in this book was correct at press time, the author and publisher do not assume and hereby disclaim any liability to any party. The intent of the author is only to offer information of a general nature to help you in your quest to practice safe online business habits. In the event you use any of the information in this book for yourself and your business, which is your constitutional right, the author and the publisher assume no responsibility for your actions.
Dedication
To all business enterprises
who boldly go where they have never gone before.
Cyberspace Voyagers
we salute you.
About the Author
W. Muse Greenwood, LL.M, has enjoyed over 30yrs as a Human Resources, Training & Development Specialist. She holds a Master of Laws in Intellectual and Industrial Property Law. To ensure all products she designs stay steeped in creativity and innovation, Muse has centered her studies on Information Security, CISSP, Data Security, various disciplines of IP Law, Business Administration, Psychology, PMP, Social Engineering, Behavioral Science, and Community Education.
Muse graduated summa cum laude in Creative and Professional writing. She is a published author, a highly accomplished Keynote Speaker and a Corporate Trainer. Muses work is supported by her having held senior sales, HR and training leadership positions with international businesses of all sizes.
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/musegreenwood/
Muse has also studied coding with MakerSquare (Austin) School of Software Engineering, A Reactor Core School.
THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRIBUTORS
Editor-in-Chief
Muse Greenwood
Associate Editors
Diana Ormand
Alan Greenwood
Jennifer Nelson
Clark A. Shaffer
Book Layout and Design
Muse Greenwood
Alan Greenwood
Book Design Interns
Aileene de la Houssaye
Zee Diantika
Interns and Researchers
Carlos Romero
Anne Veeraraghavan
Britney Roberts
Blake Strotkamp
How to Use This Book
The term Cyber Security encompasses; the body of technologies, processes and practices designed to protect networks, computers, programs and data from attack, damage and unauthorized access.
As a Cyber Security resource:
We give you current information to help you plan your companys policies and procedures.
This book is not designed to turn you into a Cyber Security expert; rather it will help you become informed and aware. It has been designed for business owners, leaders and team members who are in work-overload mode and need support in keeping their business, customers and staff safe when doing business online. This book is great for anyone who wants to stay safe while working and playing online. It is a resource that gives you support and information on healthy practices around cyber security.
How to use this book:
* As a quick guide
* As a best practice guide
* As a Lexicon/language guide
* To review current governing laws
* As a guide for your company policies and procedures
INTRODUCTION
Now when hiring a consultant or IT staff
I feel, like I can come to the table with
my own thoughts and solutions to protect
my customers, staff and my business longevity.
- Muse Greenwood
Congratulations on taking the first steps to becoming educated in information technology security. The Cyber Security Handbook has been designed to be a gateway to getting you more involved with the future of information technology security. This book will serve you as a reference guide to staying safe.
Why Cyber Security? As a business owner, I wear many hats: tech manager, marketing, and sales manager, research and development VP. I am fortunate to have an amazing partner who wears as many hats as I do. We also have a large base of talented freelancers from many professions to help us meet our clients needs. Our business is 75% online and half of our team work remotely. Protecting our online presence is crucial to our survival.
Speaking of hats, lets get something out of the way before we dive too deep into our subject and let me answer the question you are all asking. Why the guy with the funky hat on the cover? To be completely honest, the picture just makes me laugh! However, on a somewhat serious note, the guy with the funky hat was picked because having a lack of proper security is as effective as putting on a copper hat and plugging into a giant red ball that goes BRRRINNNG!!!
Okay, now back to business. It is easy to justify the importance of protecting our cars, homes, and offices. And in this current time, we also all understand the importance of protecting our identities against identity thieves. Protecting your business is similar to bringing your identity and possessions all under one roof. In the 90s I spent a short period of time as a Personal Banker, during my training a question was presented to us that I never forgot: What is the difference between a thief and opportunist?
What is the answer? Well, a thief is someone that will keep trying because they are determined to find a way. While an opportunist is someone that will wait for you to make a mistake. This book is designed to help protect you from the opportunist, while heightening your awareness of signs that a thief has gotten behind your security measures.
Information Technology Security is important to me because I am an entrepreneur! I have operated a business in some form or another since I was 8 years old (if you include babysitting, writing and performing plays). Ive also been very fortunate to have been on some amazing executive teams as a Human Resource Director. In many of my roles in the Human Resource and Training area, one of my responsibilities was to write IT policy and procedures for staff and management. This was first approached with a soft and gentle nudge until someone downloading music onto the company system shut our DOTCOM service down. Now every Middle Market Company and above have firm IT policies. Yet, I still meet entrepreneurs who do not go beyond just a basic anti-virus software to protect themselves and their customers.
