Cybersecurity and Python Essentials

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Python Essentials You Always Wanted to Know

Cybersecurity Essentials You Always Wanted to Know

Shawn Peters has 19 years of teaching experience, is certified in Python Programming Teaching from the College of the North Atlantic, and also specializes in JavaScript and Java.

Elastos Chimwanda is a seasoned cybersecurity and cloud security expert with 15+ years of experience. He is also a subject matter expert with esteemed professional bodies like ISACA, ISC2, and CSA.

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This book provides a well-structured and concise introduction to cybersecurity, allowing both beginners and professionals to build or reinforce their understanding. The layout is clean and easy to follow, with well-formatted tables, images, lists, case studies, and practice questions that enhance learning. It effectively covers a wide range of topics, from core concepts to cloud security and GRC, with strong coverage of database security, which is often underrepresented. Ideal for students, professionals, and certification candidates, this book can also support courses in IT fundamentals, security awareness, or introductory cybersecurity.
-- Jonathan Isley
Author, CompTIA CySA+ Certification Guide

Cybersecurity Essentials simplifies a complex field with clarity and purpose. Elastos Chimwanda has crafted a much-needed bridge between foundational cybersecurity knowledge and real-world application. An ideal starting point for students, business leaders, and professionals looking to break into the field.
-- Julio Bandeira de Melo
Cybersecurity Leader

All good scholars always begin with the basics. In Cybersecurity Essentials, Elastos Chimwanda uses his long experience to build an introduction to cybersecurity. The book introduces and defines core terminology and explains where different terms might be encountered. The book covers terms from basic compliance and network security, through cryptography, testing, and incident management. If you are just starting your cybersecurity journey, this can point you in the right direction.

Each chapter has a great deal of definitional explanation, beginning with basic terms, discussing challenges, and then best practices. The book’s latter half dives a little deeper into concepts such as cryptography, Identity and Access Management, and security testing. The author also dives into cloud security and the importance of sharing responsibility with a provider. One of the standout chapters was the Incident Response.

Overall, this book is a great start for anyone beginning their journey into cybersecurity. It introduces the right terms, the right thought patterns, and the correct questions to ask. Every term is carefully explained, and the chapters include follow-up questions to ensure the right message appears. If you are just starting your cybersecurity journey, this book can help ease your journey.
-- Dr. Mark Peters,
Retired USAF and Cybersecurity Author

This is an excellent introductory resource to cybersecurity. As a novice, its prose isn't too technical to inhibit understanding, and it also explains more complicated concepts well. Diagrams and models support understanding.
This textbook offers a thorough and well-explained overview of cybersecurity. It would be a great resource for individuals interested in learning about it or for supporting learning in a classroom.
-- Open Doors Learning Services Ltd.

This book really is excellent. I hope this review reflects that:

Python Essentials You Always Wanted to Know by Shawn Peters provides a brilliant approach to learning Python. It not only moves you through all aspects of programming in Python, but with a focus on using the language to address and efficiently solve problems of many sorts.

Its approach is novel in that it encourages the reader to play a lead role in breaking down and thinking through problems and provides expert guidance on how to do this. It also includes quizzes and answers so that you can test yourself on what you’ve learned.

You can read the book from front to back or jump into whatever aspect of programming is challenging you at the moment. Whether you’re a beginning programmer or an experienced programmer looking to advance your coding skills or approach to problem-solving in Python, you’re going to appreciate this book.
-- Sandra Henry-Stocker, NetworkWorld

This book offers a beginner-friendly approach to learning Python, focusing not only on syntax but also on problem-solving, which is key for effective programming. The author’s clear intent is to make coding enjoyable and relevant, providing examples that are simple yet significant to help readers follow along. The emphasis is on applying coding skills practically, with quizzes and case studies included to solidify understanding. By the end, readers will grasp essential concepts such as Python syntax, data structures, error handling, and object-oriented programming, all while gaining the confidence to solve real-world problems. Having an understanding of these concepts, you will be well-prepared to tackle more advanced Python topics and apply your skills to real-life coding challenges.
-- LooYee NG, Solutions Architect at CTMG

What a great introduction to this topic, especially for a non-programmer like myself! The examples provided are easy to understand and apply, allowing me to try it out for myself to further cement my understanding of the steps involved. Read, See, Do. A great way to learn. I really enjoyed the quizzes at the end of each chapter, as they emphasized what the important takeaways were and reinforced what I did know - and what I didn’t. I’ll probably never become a programmer, but understanding how programming works is an asset to any user.
-- Sharon Peach B.Sc, B.Ed, M.Ed

This beginner-friendly guide makes mastering this versatile language accessible for everyone. It provides clear explanations and practical examples while avoiding technical jargon, making it perfect for absolute beginners and those at various skill levels. Even as someone who isn’t usually into programming, I found it easy to follow!
-- Samantha NicholsNet Galley Reviewer

I had been looking for a companion guide to go along with some introductory python courses I had been taking and this was perfect, it offered what I needed as a beginner and helped to put steps into writing so I could easily refer back to them when I needed to!
-- Victoria MadiganNet Galley Reviewer

I have not yet implemented all the lessons/the coding exercises in this book but I checked them all out.

I have a child who is interested in coding. and I love to learn to know more about coding myself in my spare time. This is a good resource for almost total beginners like us.
-- DidemDurak AkserNet Galley Reviewer