Testimonials
Praise for Securing Your Information in an Insecure World
“Who couldn't benefit from some straightforward reminders about
how to protect ourselves online? The real magic is how simple Internet
security can be when it’s explained effectively. While Osman aptly
points out that there’s no such thing as total security, following
these tips will make life a little harder for hackers. As a result,
the advice inside could save readers a lot of money and grief.”
—Jon Panker, Editorial Director, Information
Security Magazine
“Hassan has done a wonderful job in explaining the fundamentals
of information security by introducing the way hackers think. He does
so in an elegant manner that can be understood by a relatively unsophisticated
computer user. He also has pointers on ‘safe behaviors,’
which, when used in your everyday life, can mitigate the inherent dangers
of living in a digital world.”
—Sumitha Rao, Program Director of the MS
in Information Security Policy & Management, Carnegie
Mellon University
“Cyber security can seem intimidating to the non-technical
computer user, but this book walks users through everything they need
to do to make their computing as secure as it can be. I highly recommend
it to those who want to protect themselves from viruses, spyware, identity
theft, and any of the other threats that the Internet poses.”
—Dena Haritos Tsamitis, Director of Education,
Training, & Outreach, CyLab
“Cyber crime is growing rapidly, yet most people do not have the
awareness or the tools necessary to protect themselves. This book provides
clear, concise, and commonsense advice for protecting yourself while
you are online while avoiding unnecessary techno-babble. Simply put,
if you use a computer, you need to read this book.”
—Ron Ritchey, coauthor of Inside
Network Perimeter Security
“One of the biggest dangers to the Internet today is the user
who doesn't understand security. This user is also the biggest vulnerability
in any business. In his book, Securing Your Information in an Insecure
World, Osman explains what every user needs to know to safely use a
personal computer for leisure, running the family, or to complete tasks
at the office. He explains various threats to safe computing in a way
that is both informative and fun. None of the typical dry technical
jargon here. Osman’s book is an enjoyable read with a very important
message. But there's more. Osman also explains how to protect yourself
from having your personal or business information stolen by telephone
or at the ATM. This book is a must read for everyone with information
to protect.”
—Tom Olzak, author of Just Enough
Security