Principles of Cybersecurity

This foundational textbook prepares students for industry-recognized cybersecurity certification including Certiport Information Technology Specialist Cybersecurity, Certiport Information Technology Specialist Network Security, Cisco Certified Support Technician Cybersecurity, and NOCTI Cybersecurity Fundamentals. The certification-driven text is designed with effective pedagogical elements by highlighting certification objectives, essential questions, key terms, and learning goals. Formative and summative assessments are features in every chapter to foster critical-thinking, research, and communication skills.