Cyber Defense

Advanced Strategies and Techniques to Stay Ahead of the Cyber Threats Curve
1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-394-37590-5
Verlag: Wiley

Buch, Englisch, 480 Seiten

Equips cybersecurity professionals with advanced strategies to anticipate, mitigate, and respond to evolving digital threats

In Cyber Defense: Advanced Strategies and Techniques to Stay Ahead of the Cyber Threats Curve, acclaimed cybersecurity expert Dr. Anahita Tasdighi delivers an in-depth, strategic guide to the shifting terrain of cyber defense. In an era defined by digital acceleration and increasing vulnerabilities, this invaluable resource provides the insights and tools required to identify, anticipate, and counter a broad spectrum of cyber threats—ranging from ransomware and phishing to insider attacks and the challenges of a remote workforce

Dr. Tasdighi’s approach is grounded in practicality and ethics, offering guidance on how to implement cybersecurity measures that are not only effective but also responsible and sustainable. Through a unique blend of theory, case-based learning, and experiential exercises, the book empowers readers to critically examine their existing frameworks and strengthen their organization’s cyber posture. Each chapter combines real-world case examples with simulation activities, technical coding labs, and collaborative workshops designed to foster applied understanding and skill development.

Bridging the gap between high-level strategic thinking and hands-on application, this text: - Integrates technical cybersecurity strategies with broader organizational risk management principles
- Features practical coding exercises tailored to a wide range of security challenges
- Offers a step-by-step approach to threat modeling and risk assessment frameworks
- Includes curated resources for continuous professional development, such as book lists, reports, and podcasts

Cyber Defense: Advanced Strategies and Techniques to Stay Ahead of the Cyber Threats Curve is essential reading for working professionals such as CISOs, cybersecurity architects, and threat intelligence analysts seeking to enhance their strategic and practical capabilities. It is also ideal for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in cybersecurity courses such as cybersecurity management, incident response strategy, and advanced threat analysis, as part of IT, computer science, and cybersecurity degrees.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Tasdighi, Anahita

Fachgebiete

• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Technische Informatik Computersicherheit
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Computerkommunikation & -vernetzung Netzwerksicherheit

Über Autor(innen)

Anahita Tasdighi, PhD, is a cybersecurity expert and thought leader, recognized globally for her work in developing and implementing cutting-edge cyberdefense solutions. With extensive experience advising both public and private sector organizations, she specializes in risk management, incident response, and strategic cybersecurity planning. Dr. Tasdighi frequently speaks at international conferences and has contributed to numerous industry publications, reinforcing her reputation as a trusted authority in the field. Her other works include Cyber Security for Space Missions: Mitigating Risks in the New Space Era (2025) and Cybersecurity Implications in Blockchain Architecture (2026).