Cybersecurity 101: a Comprehensive Guide to Protecting Your Digital World

EasyChair Preprint 11640

Abstract

In today's interconnected digital landscape, safeguarding personal and organizational data has become paramount. The abstract aims to encapsulate the essence of the comprehensive guide to cybersecurity, illuminating the critical aspects and strategies to fortify one's digital presence. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of cybersecurity fundamentals tailored for both beginners and intermediate users. It delineates the ever-evolving threat landscape, encompassing malware, phishing, ransomware, and social engineering, emphasizing their potential risks and impacts. Understanding these threats forms the bedrock of devising effective protection measures. To build a robust defense, this guide expounds on proactive measures, including the implementation of robust passwords, multifactor authentication, and encryption techniques. It elucidates the significance of regular software updates and patches to mitigate vulnerabilities and outlines best practices for secure online behavior. In essence, this comprehensive guide serves as a beacon, empowering individuals and organizations with the knowledge and tools necessary to protect their digital assets and navigate the complex cybersecurity terrain proactively. Through a blend of practical insights and strategic foresight, it aspires to foster a vigilant and resilient digital community in an ever-evolving cyberspace.

Keyphrases: Cybersecurity fundamentals, Digital protection strategies, threat landscape

@booklet{EasyChair:11640,
  author    = {Lee Kasowaki and Mehmet Alyan},
  title     = {Cybersecurity 101: a Comprehensive Guide to Protecting Your Digital World},
  howpublished = {EasyChair Preprint 11640},
  year      = {EasyChair, 2023}}