Year One Cybersecurity
Embark on your exciting cybersecurity career with confidence using Year One Cybersecurity: Foundational Overview. This clearly structured guide empowers aspiring professionals with essential knowledge, practical skills, and the right mindset to excel in a rapidly evolving field. Packed with real-world scenarios and clear explanations, it bridges the gap between theory and practice so you can hit the ground running in your first year.Inside this comprehensive guide, you will: - Master core security principles and frameworks, building a rock-solid foundation from day one.- Gain hands-on experience through practical exercises and labs that mirror real-world scenarios.- Learn to use industry-standard tools and best practices, from network defense to incident response.- Develop communication skills to articulate threats and solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences. - Get insider tips to navigate your first year in the field with confidence and professionalism.Whether you're launching your cybersecurity career or reinforcing the basics, Year One Cybersecurity will become your go-to reference for years to come. It provides the knowledge, skills, and confidence you need to survive and thrive in the exciting world of cybersecurity!
Advanced Technologies in Electronics, Communications and Signal Processing
This book LNICST 620 constitutes the proceedings of the First EAI International Conference on Advanced Technologies in Electronics, Communications and Signal Processing, ICATECS 2024, held in Hyderabad, India, during July 26-27, 2024. The 65 full papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 210 submissions. They were categorized under the topical sections as follows: Wireless Communication and IoT; RF and Signal processing; VLSI System Design; Machine Learning and Deep Learning Applications.
Advanced Technologies in Electronics, Communications and Signal Processing
This book LNICST 619 constitutes the proceedings of the First EAI International Conference on Advanced Technologies in Electronics, Communications and Signal Processing, ICATECS 2024, held in Hyderabad, India, during July 26-27, 2024. The 65 full papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 210 submissions. They were categorized under the topical sections as follows: Wireless Communication and IoT; RF and Signal processing; VLSI System Design; Machine Learning and Deep Learning Applications.
Advances in Cryptology - Crypto 2025
The 8-volume set LNCS 16000-16008 constitutes the proceedings of the 45th Annual International Cryptology Conference, CRYPTO 2025, which took place in Santa Barbara, CA, USA, during August 17-21, 2025. The total of 156 full papers presented in the proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 643 submissions. They focus on cryptographic topics such as foundational theory and mathematics; the design, proposal, and analysis of cryptographic primitives and protocols; secure implementation and optimization in hardware or software; applied aspects of cryptography.
Understanding Artificial Intelligence
"Understanding Artificial Intelligence: Fundamentals and Applications" is an essential resource designed for students, educators, and practitioners seeking a solid foundation in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This book aims to demystify core AI concepts such as machine learning, neural networks, data processing, and intelligent decision-making. It introduces fundamental theories alongside real-world examples to help readers grasp the evolving landscape of AI technologies. The book not only provides theoretical knowledge but also emphasizes practical implementations of AI across various domains including healthcare, robotics, education, and industry. With contributions from experienced academicians and researchers, it serves as a bridge between academic study and practical application-making it an ideal companion for learners and professionals who wish to understand and utilize the power of AI in solving real-life problems.
Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (Ccsk V5) Study Guide
As cloud technology becomes increasingly essential across industries, the need for thorough security knowledge and certification has never been more crucial. The Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) exam, globally recognized and highly respected, presents a formidable challenge for many. Author Graham Thompson offers you in-depth guidance and practical tools not only to pass the exam but also to grasp the broader implications of cloud security. Written in collaboration with the Cloud Security Alliance, this fifth edition is filled with real-world examples, targeted practice questions, and the latest on zero trust and AI security--all designed to mirror the actual exam. By reading this book, you will: Understand critical topics such as cloud architecture, governance, compliance, and risk management Prepare for the exam with chapter tips, concise reviews, and practice questions to enhance retention See the latest on securing different workloads (containers, PaaS, FaaS) and on incident response in the cloud Equip yourself with the knowledge necessary for significant career advancement in cloud security
Guardians of the Digital Age
A thrilling bridge between past and future, this book introduces parents and teens to the evolution of the internet and the most essential skill of our time-digital security.
Advances in Cryptology - Crypto 2025
The 8-volume set LNCS 16000-16008 constitutes the proceedings of the 45th Annual International Cryptology Conference, CRYPTO 2025, which took place in Santa Barbara, CA, USA, during August 17-21, 2025. The total of 156 full papers presented in the proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 643 submissions. They focus on cryptographic topics such as foundational theory and mathematics; the design, proposal, and analysis of cryptographic primitives and protocols; secure implementation and optimization in hardware or software; applied aspects of cryptography.
Advances in Cryptology - Crypto 2025
The 8-volume set LNCS 16000-16008 constitutes the proceedings of the 45th Annual International Cryptology Conference, CRYPTO 2025, which took place in Santa Barbara, CA, USA, during August 17-21, 2025. The total of 156 full papers presented in the proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 643 submissions. They focus on cryptographic topics such as foundational theory and mathematics; the design, proposal, and analysis of cryptographic primitives and protocols; secure implementation and optimization in hardware or software; applied aspects of cryptography.
Advances in Cryptology - Crypto 2025
The 8-volume set LNCS 16000-16008 constitutes the proceedings of the 45th Annual International Cryptology Conference, CRYPTO 2025, which took place in Santa Barbara, CA, USA, during August 17-21, 2025. The total of 156 full papers presented in the proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 643 submissions. They focus on cryptographic topics such as foundational theory and mathematics; the design, proposal, and analysis of cryptographic primitives and protocols; secure implementation and optimization in hardware or software; applied aspects of cryptography.
Advances in Cryptology - Crypto 2025
The 8-volume set LNCS 16000-16008 constitutes the proceedings of the 45th Annual International Cryptology Conference, CRYPTO 2025, which took place in Santa Barbara, CA, USA, during August 17-21, 2025. The total of 156 full papers presented in the proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 643 submissions. They focus on cryptographic topics such as foundational theory and mathematics; the design, proposal, and analysis of cryptographic primitives and protocols; secure implementation and optimization in hardware or software; applied aspects of cryptography.
Advances in Cryptology - Crypto 2025
The 8-volume set LNCS 16000-16008 constitutes the proceedings of the 45th Annual International Cryptology Conference, CRYPTO 2025, which took place in Santa Barbara, CA, USA, during August 17-21, 2025. The total of 156 full papers presented in the proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 643 submissions. They focus on cryptographic topics such as foundational theory and mathematics; the design, proposal, and analysis of cryptographic primitives and protocols; secure implementation and optimization in hardware or software; applied aspects of cryptography.
Advances in Cryptology - Crypto 2025
The 8-volume set LNCS 16000-16008 constitutes the proceedings of the 45th Annual International Cryptology Conference, CRYPTO 2025, which took place in Santa Barbara, CA, USA, during August 17-21, 2025. The total of 156 full papers presented in the proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 643 submissions. They focus on cryptographic topics such as foundational theory and mathematics; the design, proposal, and analysis of cryptographic primitives and protocols; secure implementation and optimization in hardware or software; applied aspects of cryptography.
Advances in Cryptology - Crypto 2025
The 8-volume set LNCS 16000-16008 constitutes the proceedings of the 45th Annual International Cryptology Conference, CRYPTO 2025, which took place in Santa Barbara, CA, USA, during August 17-21, 2025. The total of 156 full papers presented in the proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 643 submissions. They focus on cryptographic topics such as foundational theory and mathematics; the design, proposal, and analysis of cryptographic primitives and protocols; secure implementation and optimization in hardware or software; applied aspects of cryptography.
Understanding the Human Factor in Cyber Security
In an age where firewalls and encryption are just the beginning, Understanding the Human Factor in Cyber Security: A Comprehensive Investigation delves deep into the most overlooked vulnerability in any system: human behavior. Drawing on real-world case studies like the Target, Equifax, and WannaCry breaches, Christopher Stephenson exposes the psychological, behavioral, and organizational pitfalls that hackers exploit with ease. This book is not just about the breaches, but about why they happen, how cognitive biases, stress, lack of awareness, and misplaced trust open the door to cyber threats. With a powerful blend of psychological insight, policy analysis, and practical strategies, Christopher presents a roadmap for individuals, professionals, and organizations to recognize and close the human gaps in their digital defense. Whether you're a cybersecurity specialist, a business leader, or simply someone navigating the digital world, this book will change how you think about security. Because in the end, the strongest system is only as secure as the people who use it. Fun Fact: When Christopher isn't decoding human behavior in cyberspace, he's clocking miles on his treadmill while reading the latest cybersecurity breach reports, fitness, and firewalls, all in a day's work!
The Cyber Shield
Cyberattacks are on the rise in our hyper-digitized world. At a time when every click can open the door to a new threat, how can individuals and organizations protect themselves? This comprehensive guide to cybersecurity illuminates key concepts such as threat modelling, risk assessment, and the CIA triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability). With relatable scenarios and actionable best practices, it demystifies the various types of cyber threats, ranging from malware and phishing for login credentials to propaganda on social media fronts and ransomware. Including effective responses to successful attacks, case studies show the real-world impact of cybercrime and equip everyone from laypeople to experts with the digital literacy necessary to reclaim control in a perilous landscape.
Guardians of the Digital Age
A thrilling bridge between past and future, this book introduces parents and teens to the evolution of the internet and the most essential skill of our time-digital security.
The Cyber Shield
Cyberattacks are on the rise in our hyper-digitized world. At a time when every click can open the door to a new threat, how can individuals and organizations protect themselves? This comprehensive guide to cybersecurity illuminates key concepts such as threat modelling, risk assessment, and the CIA triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability). With relatable scenarios and actionable best practices, it demystifies the various types of cyber threats, ranging from malware and phishing for login credentials to propaganda on social media fronts and ransomware. Including effective responses to successful attacks, case studies show the real-world impact of cybercrime and equip everyone from laypeople to experts with the digital literacy necessary to reclaim control in a perilous landscape.
Traditional vs Generative AI Pentesting
Traditional vs Generative AI Pentesting: A Hands-On Approach to Hacking explores the evolving landscape of penetration testing, comparing traditional methodologies with the revolutionary impact of Generative AI.
Intelligent Approaches to Cyber Security
Intelligent Approach to Cyber Security provides details on the important cyber security threats and its mitigation and the influence of Machine Learning, Deep Learning and Blockchain technologies in the realm of cyber security.
Wireshark Essentials
Dive into the capabilities of Wireshark with "Wireshark Essentials," a concise guide focused on utilizing packet analysis for network security and troubleshooting.
Machine Learning and Deep Learning in Natural Language Processing
This book aims at providing a review of current Neural Network techniques in the NLP. The book is intended for a wide audience: beginners will find chapters providing a general introduction to the NLP techniques useful; experienced professionals would appreciate the chapters about advanced management of emotion etc.
Traditional vs Generative AI Pentesting
Traditional vs Generative AI Pentesting: A Hands-On Approach to Hacking explores the evolving landscape of penetration testing, comparing traditional methodologies with the revolutionary impact of Generative AI.
Building Effective Privacy Programs
Presents a structured approach to privacy management, an indispensable resource for safeguarding data in an ever-evolving digital landscape In today's data-driven world, protecting personal information has become a critical priority for organizations of all sizes. Building Effective Privacy Programs: Cybersecurity from Principles to Practice equips professionals with the tools and knowledge to design, implement, and sustain robust privacy programs. Seamlessly integrating foundational principles, advanced privacy concepts, and actionable strategies, this practical guide serves as a detailed roadmap for navigating the complex landscape of data privacy. Bridging the gap between theoretical concepts and practical implementation, Building Effective Privacy Programs combines in-depth analysis with practical insights, offering step-by-step instructions on building privacy-by-design frameworks, conducting privacy impact assessments, and managing compliance with global regulations. In-depth chapters feature real-world case studies and examples that illustrate the application of privacy practices in a variety of scenarios, complemented by discussions of emerging trends such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, IoT, and more. Providing timely and comprehensive coverage of privacy principles, regulatory compliance, and actionable strategies, Building Effective Privacy Programs: Addresses all essential areas of cyberprivacy, from foundational principles to advanced topics Presents detailed analysis of major laws, such as GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA, and their practical implications Offers strategies to integrate privacy principles into business processes and IT systems Covers industry-specific applications for healthcare, finance, and technology sectors Highlights successful privacy program implementations and lessons learned from enforcement actions Includes glossaries, comparison charts, sample policies, and additional resources for quick reference Written by seasoned professionals with deep expertise in privacy law, cybersecurity, and data protection, Building Effective Privacy Programs: Cybersecurity from Principles to Practice is a vital reference for privacy officers, legal advisors, IT professionals, and business executives responsible for data governance and regulatory compliance. It is also an excellent textbook for advanced courses in cybersecurity, information systems, business law, and business management.
AI and Iot: Driving Business Success and Sustainability in the Digital Age
Big Data and Social Computing
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 10th China National Conference on Big Data and Social Computing, BDSC 2025, held in Kunming, China, during August 15-17, 2025. The 40 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 140 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Digital Society Construction and Governance; Modelling and Simulation of Social Systems; Internet Intelligent Algorithm Governance; Social Network and Group Behavior; Innovation, Risks, and Security of Large Language Models; Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Science; Applications of Large Language Models in Societal Contexts and Social Geography and Urban Computing.
Modern REST API Development in Go
Master REST API design in Go in a pragmatic way by building production-ready web services using the Go standard library and idiomatic patternsKey Features: - Build scalable APIs using Go's robust standard library and HTTP tooling- Explore security, observability, and testing from a backend engineering perspective- Learn foundational REST principles by building a complete Go-based projectBook Description: Modern REST API Development in Go is a hands-on guide to understanding and applying REST principles using Go's powerful standard library. In an era where interconnected systems demand robust and performant APIs, Go offers the perfect combination of simplicity, performance, and tooling to build modern backend services.This book is centered around a complete, real-world REST API project and guides you through every stage of the development process, from building HTTP handlers to applying authentication and generating OpenAPI documentation. You'll learn to structure your application, handle persistence with common libraries like GORM and Squirrel, apply observability patterns through logging and tracing, and ensure code quality through unit and integration tests. Each concept is grounded in REST theory and backed by idiomatic Go practices, enabling you to build APIs that are not only functional but production-ready. By the end of the book, you'll be ready to design, build, and maintain REST APIs in Go.What You Will Learn: - Understand and implement HTTP handlers in Go- Create and manage RESTful routes- Persist and model data using GORM and Squirrel- Secure APIs with JWTs and basic authentication- Validate incoming requests with custom logic- Log and trace API activity for observability- Write unit and integration tests for endpoints- Generate API documentation using OpenAPIWho this book is for: This book is for developers who want to begin building REST APIs using the Go language. Whether you're new to Go or experienced in backend development, you'll gain practical skills and foundational knowledge to build secure, performant, and maintainable APIs. Ideal for backend engineers, system integrators, and full-stack developers entering the Go ecosystem.Table of Contents- Introduction to APIs- Exploring REST APIs- Building a REST Client- Designing Your REST API- Authentication and Authorization- Data Persistency- API Security- API Performance- Deploying Your API- Testing- Documenting with OpenAPI- Metrics, Logs, and Traces- Using GORM- Using the Echo Framework
Availability, Reliability and Security
This four-volume set LNCS 15994-15997 constitutes the proceedings of the ARES 2025 International Workshops on Availability, Reliability and Security, held under the umbrella of the 20th International conference on Availability, Reliability and Security, ARES 2025, which took place in Ghent, Belgium, during August 11-14, 2025. The 79 full papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 173 submissions. They contain papers of the following workshops: Part I: First International Workshop on Artificial Intelligence, Cyber and Cyber-Physical Security (AI&CCPS 2025); 8th International Symposium for Industrial Control System and SCADA Cyber Security Research (ICS-CSR 2025); First Workshop on Sustainable Security and Awareness For nExt Generation InfRastructures (SAFER 2025); 4th Workshop on Cybersecurity in Industry 4.0 (SecIndustry 2025). Part II: 6th Workshop on Recent Advances in Cyber Situational Awareness and Data-Centric Approaches (CSA 2025); First International Workshop on Responsible Data Governance, Privacy, and Digital Transformation (RDGPT 2025); 22nd International Workshop on Trust, Privacy and Security in the Digital Society (TrustBus 2025). Part III: 18th International Workshop on Digital Forensics (WSDF 2025); 14th International Workshop on Cyber Crime (IWCC 2025); 9th International Workshop on Cyber Use of Information Hiding (CUING 2025). Part IV: First International Workshop on Cybersecurity and Privacy Risk Assessments (CPRA 2025); Second International Workshop on Emerging Digital Identities (EDId 2025); Second International Workshop on Security and Privacy Enhancing Technologies for Multimodal Data (SPETViD 2025); 6th International Workshop on Graph-based Approaches for CyberSecurity (GRASEC 2025); 5th International Workshop on Behavioral Authentication for System Security (BASS 2025).
The Computer Security Workbook
Mastering computer security requires more than just technical knowledge of software, systems and networks--it demands analytical thinking, a problem-solving mindset, and creative reasoning. These skills are best cultivated through practical challenges and structured problem-solving. This book presents a collection of questions and problems on a wide range of topics typically taught in introductory computer security courses, including basic concepts and principles, authentication techniques, access control models and methods, network security, software vulnerabilities, and malware. Topics and features: The content is organized into sections and chapters that are mostly self-contained, so readers can explore them in any order. This unique textbook/reference offers broad appeal: The exercises are intended to complement other learning materials and are tailored to different skill levels, allowing beginners to build a strong foundation while offering advanced challenges to more experienced learners.
Availability, Reliability and Security
This four-volume set LNCS 15994-15997 constitutes the proceedings of the ARES 2025 International Workshops on Availability, Reliability and Security, held under the umbrella of the 20th International conference on Availability, Reliability and Security, ARES 2025, which took place in Ghent, Belgium, during August 11-14, 2025. The 79 full papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 173 submissions. They contain papers of the following workshops: Part I: First International Workshop on Artificial Intelligence, Cyber and Cyber-Physical Security (AI&CCPS 2025); 8th International Symposium for Industrial Control System and SCADA Cyber Security Research (ICS-CSR 2025); First Workshop on Sustainable Security and Awareness For nExt Generation InfRastructures (SAFER 2025); 4th Workshop on Cybersecurity in Industry 4.0 (SecIndustry 2025). Part II: 6th Workshop on Recent Advances in Cyber Situational Awareness and Data-Centric Approaches (CSA 2025); First International Workshop on Responsible Data Governance, Privacy, and Digital Transformation (RDGPT 2025); 22nd International Workshop on Trust, Privacy and Security in the Digital Society (TrustBus 2025). Part III: 18th International Workshop on Digital Forensics (WSDF 2025); 14th International Workshop on Cyber Crime (IWCC 2025); 9th International Workshop on Cyber Use of Information Hiding (CUING 2025). Part IV: First International Workshop on Cybersecurity and Privacy Risk Assessments (CPRA 2025); Second International Workshop on Emerging Digital Identities (EDId 2025); Second International Workshop on Security and Privacy Enhancing Technologies for Multimodal Data (SPETViD 2025); 6th International Workshop on Graph-based Approaches for CyberSecurity (GRASEC 2025); 5th International Workshop on Behavioral Authentication for System Security (BASS 2025).
Availability, Reliability and Security
This two-volume set LNCS 15992-15993 constitutes the proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Availability, Reliability and Security, ARES 2025, in Ghent, Belgium, during August 11-14, 2025.The 34 full papers presented in this book together with 8 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 186 submissions.They cover topics such as: Privacy-Enhancing Technologies and Legal Compliance; Network and Communication Security; IoT and Embedded Systems Security; Machine Learning and Privacy; Usable Security and Awareness; System Security; Supply Chain Security, Malware and Forensics; and Machine Learning and Security.
Availability, Reliability and Security
This two-volume set LNCS 15992-15993 constitutes the proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Availability, Reliability and Security, ARES 2025, in Ghent, Belgium, during August 11-14, 2025.The 34 full papers presented in this book together with 8 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 186 submissions.They cover topics such as: Privacy-Enhancing Technologies and Legal Compliance; Network and Communication Security; IoT and Embedded Systems Security; Machine Learning and Privacy; Usable Security and Awareness; System Security; Supply Chain Security, Malware and Forensics; and Machine Learning and Security.
Availability, Reliability and Security
This two-volume set LNCS 15998-15999 constitutes the proceedings of the ARES 2025 EU Projects Symposium Workshops, held under the umbrella of the 20th International conference on Availability, Reliability and Security, ARES 2025, which took place in Ghent, Belgium, during August 11-14, 2025. The 42 full papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 92 submissions. They contain papers of the following workshops: Part I: 5th International Workshop on Advances on Privacy Preserving Technologies and Solutions (IWAPS 2025); 6th Workshop on Security, Privacy, and Identity Management in the Cloud (SECPID 2025); First International Workshop on Secure, Trustworthy, and Robust AI (STRAI 2025); 5th International Workshop on Security and Privacy in Intelligent Infrastructures (SP2I 2025). Part II: 5th workshop on Education, Training and Awareness in Cybersecurity (ETACS 2025); 5th International Workshop on Security Testing and Monitoring (STAM 2025); 8th International Workshop on Emerging Network Security (ENS 2025).
Availability, Reliability and Security
This two-volume set LNCS 15998-15999 constitutes the proceedings of the ARES 2025 EU Projects Symposium Workshops, held under the umbrella of the 20th International conference on Availability, Reliability and Security, ARES 2025, which took place in Ghent, Belgium, during August 11-14, 2025. The 42 full papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 92 submissions. They contain papers of the following workshops: Part I: 5th International Workshop on Advances on Privacy Preserving Technologies and Solutions (IWAPS 2025); 6th Workshop on Security, Privacy, and Identity Management in the Cloud (SECPID 2025); First International Workshop on Secure, Trustworthy, and Robust AI (STRAI 2025); 5th International Workshop on Security and Privacy in Intelligent Infrastructures (SP2I 2025). Part II: 5th workshop on Education, Training and Awareness in Cybersecurity (ETACS 2025); 5th International Workshop on Security Testing and Monitoring (STAM 2025); 8th International Workshop on Emerging Network Security (ENS 2025).
Availability, Reliability and Security
This four-volume set LNCS 15994-15997 constitutes the proceedings of the ARES 2025 International Workshops on Availability, Reliability and Security, held under the umbrella of the 20th International conference on Availability, Reliability and Security, ARES 2025, which took place in Ghent, Belgium, during August 11-14, 2025. The 79 full papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 173 submissions. They contain papers of the following workshops: Part I: First International Workshop on Artificial Intelligence, Cyber and Cyber-Physical Security (AI&CCPS 2025); 8th International Symposium for Industrial Control System and SCADA Cyber Security Research (ICS-CSR 2025); First Workshop on Sustainable Security and Awareness For nExt Generation InfRastructures (SAFER 2025); 4th Workshop on Cybersecurity in Industry 4.0 (SecIndustry 2025). Part II: 6th Workshop on Recent Advances in Cyber Situational Awareness and Data-Centric Approaches (CSA 2025); First International Workshop on Responsible Data Governance, Privacy, and Digital Transformation (RDGPT 2025); 22nd International Workshop on Trust, Privacy and Security in the Digital Society (TrustBus 2025). Part III: 18th International Workshop on Digital Forensics (WSDF 2025); 14th International Workshop on Cyber Crime (IWCC 2025); 9th International Workshop on Cyber Use of Information Hiding (CUING 2025). Part IV: First International Workshop on Cybersecurity and Privacy Risk Assessments (CPRA 2025); Second International Workshop on Emerging Digital Identities (EDId 2025); Second International Workshop on Security and Privacy Enhancing Technologies for Multimodal Data (SPETViD 2025); 6th International Workshop on Graph-based Approaches for CyberSecurity (GRASEC 2025); 5th International Workshop on Behavioral Authentication for System Security (BASS 2025).
Philosophy.Exe
Blending classical philosophy, cognitive science, AI ethics, and behavioral psychology, this book provides an adaptive framework for understanding the world.
Availability, Reliability and Security
This four-volume set LNCS 15994-15997 constitutes the proceedings of the ARES 2025 International Workshops on Availability, Reliability and Security, held under the umbrella of the 20th International conference on Availability, Reliability and Security, ARES 2025, which took place in Ghent, Belgium, during August 11-14, 2025. The 79 full papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 173 submissions. They contain papers of the following workshops: Part I: First International Workshop on Artificial Intelligence, Cyber and Cyber-Physical Security (AI&CCPS 2025); 8th International Symposium for Industrial Control System and SCADA Cyber Security Research (ICS-CSR 2025); First Workshop on Sustainable Security and Awareness For nExt Generation InfRastructures (SAFER 2025); 4th Workshop on Cybersecurity in Industry 4.0 (SecIndustry 2025). Part II: 6th Workshop on Recent Advances in Cyber Situational Awareness and Data-Centric Approaches (CSA 2025); First International Workshop on Responsible Data Governance, Privacy, and Digital Transformation (RDGPT 2025); 22nd International Workshop on Trust, Privacy and Security in the Digital Society (TrustBus 2025). Part III: 18th International Workshop on Digital Forensics (WSDF 2025); 14th International Workshop on Cyber Crime (IWCC 2025); 9th International Workshop on Cyber Use of Information Hiding (CUING 2025). Part IV: First International Workshop on Cybersecurity and Privacy Risk Assessments (CPRA 2025); Second International Workshop on Emerging Digital Identities (EDId 2025); Second International Workshop on Security and Privacy Enhancing Technologies for Multimodal Data (SPETViD 2025); 6th International Workshop on Graph-based Approaches for CyberSecurity (GRASEC 2025); 5th International Workshop on Behavioral Authentication for System Security (BASS 2025).
Early Warning and Prediction of Internet Attacks and Exploits
A safe, secure and functional information network is vital in today's Air Force net centric environment. Information is more critical today than it has ever been. As more operational functions are placed in cyber space and greater computing power becomes available to everyone, keeping these networks safe and secure is an almost unattainable task. Network security entails Intrusion Detection Security, but another form of security or "insecurity" is quickly gaining attention. Honeypots allow the black hat community to attack and penetrate non-production systems. By monitoring and studying these attacks, network defenders can develop better Information Assurance tactics and procedures to defend their networks. The ability to quickly analyze only those data packets predicted to be an exploit and disregard the remaining packets is crucial in today's overworked environment. Using an accredited Honeypot, an Exploit Prediction System (EPS) is developed using a decision-tree matrix. The EPS provides an excellent tool in choosing only those data packets needing further analysis. The EPS employs as few criterion needed for successful prediction. The log data coming into the honeypot is not filtered and all incoming log data is captured, interpreted and categorized.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
DoD Role for Securing United States Cyberspace
The cyber attacks on Estonia in late April and the early weeks of May 2007 significantly crippled the country, preventing it from performing banking, communications, news reporting, government transactions and command and control activities. Estonia is considered a "Wired Society", much like the United States. Both countries rely on the cyberspace infrastructure economically and politically. Estonia sought assistance outside the country to recover from and to address the attacks. The cyber attacks on Estonia focused world-wide attention on the effects that cyberspace attacks could have on countries. If a cyber attack of national significance occurred against the United States, what would the United States do? The Department of Defense is responsible for protecting the nation and its geographical boundaries from attack, but what is DoD's role for securing the United States' cyberspace? Research was conducted by studying national orders, strategies, policies plans, and doctrine to determine DoD's role for securing the United States' cyberspace.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Performance Evaluation and Analysis of Effective Range and Data Throughput for Unmodified Bluetooth Communication Devices
The DoD and the Air Force continually seek to incorporate new technology in an effort to improve communication, work effectiveness, and efficiency. Office devices utilizing Bluetooth technology simplify device configuration and communication. They provide a means to communicate wirelessly over short distances thereby eliminating the need for different vendor specific cables and interfaces. One of the key concerns involved in incorporating new communication technology is security; the fundamental security concern of wireless communication is interception. Studies focusing on IEEE 802.11b have shown vulnerability zones around many DoD installations that reflect the ranges at which wireless communications using the 802.11b standard can be intercepted. This research identifies the vulnerability zones in which Bluetooth transmissions can potentially be intercepted. Specifically, the orientation of Bluetooth device antenna and the distance between devices are varied to determine ranges at which set levels of throughput can be achieved for a specific device configuration. Throughput ranges are then mapped to graphically reflect vulnerability zones. This research shows that the range at which Bluetooth communication can occur with unmodified devices is more than twice that of the minimum standard of 10 m outlined in the core specification without degradation of the best-case throughput level measured. It is expected that the throughput ranges could be greatly extended with some device modification. This research shows that the security risk associated with interception of Bluetooth communications is legitimate and warrants further study.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Empowering Marine Corps System Administrators
Organizations cannot protect the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of information in today's highly networked systems environment without ensuring that System Administrators are properly trained and meet a minimum standard that is enforced enterprise-wide. Only with this ubiquitous benchmark training, will the System Administrators roles and responsibilities become synchronous to achieving Defense in Depth in the IT realm. The goal of this research is to analyze Marine Corps training methods to identify viable solutions that will produce consistent skill sets and meet requirements set forth in mandates from DoD.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Applying Automated Theorem Proving to Computer Security
While more and more data is stored and accessed electronically, better access control methods need to be implemented for computer security. Formal modelling and analysis have been successfully used in certain areas of computer systems, such as verifying the security properties of cryptographic and authentication protocols. However, formal models for computer systems in cyberspace, like networks, have hardly advanced. A highly regarded graduate textbook cites the Take-Grant model created in 1977 as one of the "current" examples of security modelling and analysis techniques. This model is rarely used in practice though. This research implements the Take-Grant Protection model's four de jure rules and Can Share predicate in the Prototype Veri cation System (PVS) which automates model checking and theorem proving. This facilitates the ability to test a given Take-Grant model against many systems which are modelled using digraphs. Two models, one with error checking and one without, are created to implement take-grant rules. The rst model that does not have error checking incorporated requires manual error checking. The second model uses recursion to allow for the error checking. The Can Share theorem requires further development.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Heuristically Driven Search Methods for Topology Control in Directional Wireless Hybrid Networks
Information and Networked Communications play a vital role in the everyday operations of the United States Armed Forces. This research establishes a comparative analysis of the unique network characteristics and requirements introduced by the Topology Control Problem (also known as the Network Design Problem). Previous research has focused on the development of Mixed-Integer Linear Program (MILP) formulations, simple heuristics, and Genetic Algorithm (GA) strategies for solving this problem. Principal concerns with these techniques include runtime and solution quality. To reduce runtime, new strategies have been developed based on the concept of flow networks using the novel combination of three well-known algorithms; knapsack, greedy commodity filtering, and maximum flow. The performance of this approach and variants are compared with previous research using several network metrics including computation time, cost, network diameter, dropped commodities, and average number of hops per commodity. The results conclude that maximum flow algorithms alone are not quite as effective as previous findings, but are at least comparable and show potential for larger networks.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Flying and Fighting in Cyberspace
This research paper develops the foundation for a new military operating concept to "fight the net" in support of 8th Air Force requirements and stand-up as the new Cyber Command. It applies the Air Force Concept Development framework to examine cyberspace as a newly designated warfare domain, and proposes cyber capabilities and effects that the Air Force should develop and apply as it seeks to execute its mission in cyberspace. Before the Air Force can effectively lead in the cyber domain, it must first fully characterize cyber conditions, threats, and vulnerabilities, and clearly define how and where it can contribute to the national cyberspace strategy. Once the Air Force accomplishes these tasks, it can then focus on the nature of war in the cyber domain and consider the implications for military doctrine and operations. In order to successfully build capability and capacity for operating in cyberspace, the Air Force needs to institutionalize "cyber-mindedness" to underpin organizational, research and development, and human capital investments that the Air Force needs "to fly and fight" effectively in cyberspace.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Mitigating TCP Degradation Over Intermittent Link Failures Using Intermediate Buffers
This thesis addresses the improvement of data transmission performance in a challenged network. It is well known that the popular Transmission Control Protocol degrades in environments where one or more of the links along the route is intermittently available. To avoid this degradation, this thesis proposes placing at least one node along the path of transmission to buffer and retransmit as needed to overcome the intermittent link. In the four-node, three-link testbed under particular conditions, file transmission time was reduced 20 fold in the case of an intermittent second link when the second node strategically buffers for retransmission opportunity.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Organization of Cyberspace Forces
Forces that establish, sustain, manage, or operate in cyberspace are cyberspace forces. These forces generate first order effects "in" cyberspace. This paper seeks to provide one answer to the problem: how should cyberspace forces be organized? The research methodology is problem-solution. Four categories of criteria are used to evaluate the current cyberspace organization and a proposed alternative organization. The evaluation criteria are strategy and employment, cyberspace environment, integration, and organization/culture. This paper finds that the current cyberspace force organization is focused too much on presenting forces to USSTRATCOM and too little to Geographic Combatant Commanders (GCCs). Additionally, cyberspace forces concentrated in one MAJCOM prevent cyberspace capabilities from being directly integrated with Falconer Air and Space Operations Centers across the Air Force. The paper concludes that cyberspace forces should be organized in standardized "composite cyberspace wings" and groups, and be assigned to virtually all Component-Numbered Air Forces. Based on the evaluation criteria, cyberspace forces organized in a balanced manner that provide both global effects through USSTRATCOM and theater effects for GCCs are more likely to succeed.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Engaging Cyber Communities
There are 1.7 billion Internet users worldwide as of October, 2009 and growing. The dramatic growth in online users in conjunction with the influence of social communities in cyberspace is having an effect in current and future international affairs. Despite the growing amount of activity performed by social groups in cyberspace, the US military remains focused on technology centric operations such as computer network attack and computer network defense. This leads to the question of whether the US military is missing an opportunity by not focusing on online social communities. This research performed a problem and solutions methodology to investigate this question. The research came up with the criteria of value and risk to analyze whether the US military should engage cyber communities. The results of this study suggest engaging online communities can augment the technology-centric solutions. Engaging online communities can help to degrade, deceive, and exploit adversaries operations in cyberspace. Engaging online communities can also influence and help respond to social groups' issues and concerns. Without responding or influencing these groups they are left to their own vagaries as well as negative and adversarial influence. There are risks associated with engaging online communities due to the ubiquitous reach of cyberspace. An ill-conceived comment, text, or video can be sent globally and have a negative impact to objectives and reputation. However, this study finds applying controls and rules of engagement in undertaking these operations can mitigate the risks. Thus, the US military needs to develop these capabilities and engage social communities in cyberspace.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
