Securing Cyberspace (Real-World Stem Series)

by Bradley Steffens

Overview

Engineering challenges abound in the twenty-first century. Engineers, scientists, and others are searching for-and often finding-ways to improve life for people around the world. Some are working on providing global access to clean water while others are developing fusion energy or reverse engineering the brain. These and other topics are examined in the Real-World STEM series. All books in the series discuss what exists now, some of the biggest challenges, and some of the most fascinating solutions. Real-world examples and fully documented quotes add insight and interest.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781682822494
Publisher:	Referencepoint Press
Publication date:	08/28/2017
Series:	Real-World Stem Series
Pages:	80
Product dimensions:	6.90(w) x 9.50(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Great Engineering Achievements 6

Introduction: A Growing Concern 8

Chapter 1 Current Status: Layers of Cybersecurity Defense 12

Chapter 2 Problems: Weaknesses Exploited by Hackers 24

Chapter 3 Solutions: Strengthening Personal Identification 37

Chapter 4 Solutions: Improving Network Security 52

Source Notes 67

Find Out More 71

Index 73

Picture Credits 79

About the Author 80