Fundamental Cyber, Computing and Telephone Security

The nerve centre of the modern society is undoubtedly, the computer. And its ubiquity in every sphere of human endeavour is on the rise with frontiers continually pushed by mobile cellular technology - the fastest growing technology ever. Hence smartphones and tablets are increasingly being used to perform the same functions as laptop and desktop computers. Given the enlarged computer concept, many electronic devices have become vulnerable to the same threats facing wireless computing. Hacking risk apart, the portability of computing devices like cell phones, tablets and laptops risks outright theft for intelligence to attack targets. Apparently, mobile devices have become attractive as strategic targets for criminals because they hold vast amounts of sensitive information. That unfortunately puts individuals and society at large at risk of dire consequences. Where corporate or public information are in a compromised personal device, losses are collateral with probable legal consequences. In fact, criminals are sometimes not particular about you but only want to seize and deploy your device as a canon folder to attack others who are high profile targets like governments, corporate bodies and international institutions. That kind of identity theft could unfortunately expose you to the long arm of the law from which criminals themselves are hiding. Therefore, effective computing security should centre on preventing, detecting, and responding to attacks. Those are the objectives in this book with eight chapters altogether on: *The Internet of Things and Anonymity Illusion*Weaponry in Cyber Attacks*lnternet Connectivity and Security Issues*Web Browsers and Secure Browsing *Emails and Implications for Security*General Computing Security*Preventing and Reacting to Identity Theft*Telephone Security
About the Author: Mr. John Uwaya is the author of "Security Awareness: An Imperative and The Urgency" - the world's definitive book on the urgency of the moment - security awareness. Postgraduate studies at the University of Lagos and professional training apart, he interacts with peers at global security organizations including the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), European Security Group, African Security Studies Group, International Counter Terrorism Officers Association, Israel Homeland Security, Physical Security Managers, Executive Protection Network and ASIS International among others. And over the years, his practical experience has grown by partnering with global security firms that have included Texas Armoring Corporation of USA, D-Fence Electronic Fencing & Security Systems Ltd of Israel, Crewshield Ltd of England and Gaffco Ballistics LLC of USA. From an array of security practitioners, Mr. Uwaya emerged as a professional of note in 2011. That year, his brilliantly written: "Boko Alarm: Unmasking the Terrorist Next Door" was not only published by six news media including The Punch tabloid, but it eventually underpinned Nigeria and other countries' counterinsurgency efforts. Again, in 2013, The Guardian ran his: "Distorted Federalism and Pervasive Insecurity" for two consecutive days - 17th and 18th March, 2013. So, the following year, it did not come as a surprise that he was invited and actually delivered: "Mitigating Insecurity in Nigeria through Cutting-edge Technology" - a lecture advertised at page 75 of The Guardian of 18th June, 2014 by ASIS Chapter 206 of Lagos, Nigeria. Till date, he spares time to write on security and this book is a conclusion of an effort that started in 2012. Mr. Uwaya is presently based in Lagos, Nigeria.