Jumia Books Taming the Hacking Storm: A Framework for Defeating Hackers and Malware 1st Edition by Roger A. Grimes

"Taming the Hacking Storm: A Framework for Defeating Hackers and Malware" by Roger A. Grimes offers a transformative, comprehensive approach to Internet security aimed at solving widespread cybersecurity problems affecting countries, businesses, and individuals. Written in easy-to-understand, non-technical language by a cybersecurity veteran, the book explains prevalent online threats and their common underlying factors. Grimes lays out a robust framework for combating these threats, centered on trusted identity verification.

Key points include:

Detailed explanation of the current state of Internet security and major vulnerabilities.

A holistic technology solution encompassing trusted identity, safe devices, trusted operating systems and applications, secure networks, and trust assurance services.

Discussion of peripheral security issues, such as software and firmware vulnerabilities.

Strategies to overcome challenges including lack of international agreements on security standards.

Practical guidance for individuals and organizations to promote a more secure and trusted Internet environment.

Coverage of threat modeling, secure coding, and effective patching practices.