Software Security For You
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About this ebook
This book is an attempt to educate people on software security with my 10 years experience in security industry.
This book is based on various security aspects that I came across while working passionately in software security industry. It has came from research and huge amount of reading on security trends. I have been writing blogs on this topic and this book is based on content from blogs and other references.
Inspiration for this book is driven by people around me who use internet and are unaware of long term implications if used incorrectly.
Topics covered
1. Device protection to secure yourself - Password management, Security Softwares, Browsers, Plugins, Tools & Operating system security,
2. Online Privacy and Security - Facebook privacy settings, ISPs & website tracking, Android permissions, Anonymity, secure & private email,
3. Wi-Fi protection - OpenDNS for online security, Wi-Fi router settings, Parental protection using Wi-Fi router
Mangesh Bhamre
•Co-Founder and CTO of Open Netware. Defining new product line and building products that will change the way we network. Networks today are insecure and non-standard and our effort is to fix this gap. •15+ Years of software development experience, including 10 years in Software/Network Security. •Innovator at heart - Conceptualized, designed and developed multiple unique products. Failed, learnt and reapplied the learning to make better products. •Entrepreneur and seasoned Network Security professional with comprehensive business/technical skill set and expertise in Network, Application software development, designing, implementation, leadership, testing/quality assurance, software development and estimating. •Proficient problem-solver who envisions business and technical perspectives to develop workable solutions. •Motivated achiever who guides organizations in applying technology to business settings, provides added value, and creates project deliverable in a timely manner
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Software Security For You - Mangesh Bhamre
Software Security For You
By Mangesh Bhamre
Co-Founder & CTO, Open Netware
Copyright 2015 Mangesh Bhamre
To my wife and daughter.
You mean the world to me.
Preface
This book is an attempt to educate people on software security with my 10 years experience in security industry.
This book is based on various security aspects that I came across while working passionately in software security industry. It has came from research and huge amount of reading on security trends. I have been writing blogs on this topic and this book is based on content from blogs and other references.
Inspiration for this book is driven by people around me who use internet and are unaware of long term implications if used incorrectly.
Who this book is for ?
✦ People who use internet and keen to know the security aspect behind it
✦ People who want to make security as their career and need a starting point
✦ People who wish to protect their online presence and improve privacy
✦ Parents who wish to keep their kids secure online
✦ This book is NOT for a security expert. Its for general public to make them aware about online threads and how to protect themselves
This book is split into three sections
1. Device protection to secure you
2. Online Privacy and security
3. Wi-Fi protection
Author:
Mangesh Bhamre
Co-Founder and CTO, Open Netware
LinkedIn: https://goo.gl/r5QOQq
Chapter 1 - Software Security is not one-stop shop
Chapter 2 - Password the weakest factor online
Chapter 3 - Use two-factor authentication for password protection
Chapter 4 - Ten ways your computer can get infected by viruses and how to avoid it
Chapter 5 - Is your Antivirus working ?
Chapter 6 - Use these browser plugins to keep yourself safe online
Chapter 7 - Use Bookmarks for Bank websites!
Chapter 8 - Switch to Ubuntu Linux for secured OS
Chapter 9 - Don't open short URLs if you get from unknown / untrusted sources!
Chapter 10 - Ten reasons to use Google Chrome for Security
Chapter 11 - Five reason to use Linux on Pen Drive
Chapter 12 - Disable Android apps that you don't use and can't uninstall
Chapter 13 - Understanding mobile app permissions
Chapter 14 - Know the unknown phone caller with TrueCaller
Chapter 15 - How to be Anonymous online - Privacy on public network & computers
Chapter 16 - Use Private browsing
mode for security reasons
Chapter 17 - Three key privacy settings in Facebook you should care about
Chapter 18 - Your Online Privacy is at risk !
Chapter 19 - Secure your confidential emails using PGP encryption
Chapter 20 - Malls track your visits by Wi-Fi tracking
Chapter 21 - Improve your Online Privacy using Privacy On Top
Chapter 22 - Two important settings for your Wi-Fi router
Chapter 23 - Secure all your devices with parental controls for free!
Chapter 1 - Software Security is not one-stop shop
Security is not one-stop shop and you get everything. It’s not about you install a product and forget everything about keeping everything secure. Here are numerous topics around security that you should be aware of to keep up to security.
Antivirus and Firewall: This is the most common term people think of security. It’s still valid, however it’s not everything. All of us now do things on internet and there has many more things to take care. You still need to worry about what you download/install or connect your friends pen-drive to your machine. Security products does great job here.
Web security: Internet is full of good and bad sites. You need to ensure either not to land on those or be careful about those. Good browser plugins do help in to give us rating and categorization. You need to keep an eye and ensure not land-up into unwanted sites. Security products does great job here. Here is good read on it.
Social networking: This has become part of our lives now. You need to ensure whom you add as friend, what information you share with people, what photos/status you post. Social network is your identity to world and that can be used against you by anyone.
Privacy: Host of apps exposes your data/identity to world. Your Facebook/Whatsapp/Google+ info. Apps can access your GPS location and time. Apps have access to what you do on internet and songs you listen too. Google has access to all your info - your search, contacts, docs and much more. Your data/identity can easy be exposed to embarrass you. This is entirely in your hands.
Email Spam: You share your email and there you go with flood of emails all around the world. Security products and email providers do great job here. You still need to improve on this by marking emails spam if you see one. Phishing is common security issue that people fall - ensuring you validate who sent you email and review authenticity
PIN/Password: This is gateway to your account and all your data. It’s of utmost importance how you manage them and how strong your passwords are. Same password for multiple accounts is common problem. Two factor authentication is way to go ahead. Learn best practices around your passwords. Security products do come in handy to help you. However still in your hands to ensure end-to-end protection. Here is good read on two-factor authentication.
Mobile/device Theft: Mobile theft is on rise and governments are working on laws to help people. You still need to ensure you are prepared for it and follow best practices around it. Here is good read on it to be prepared.
Wireless security: Wi-Fi & bluetooth is great however equally vulnerable. Which Wi-Fi networks you connect to, how secure your Wi-Fi network connection is? It matters as all your data goes through Wi-Fi and can be easily accessible to anyone on around you. Bluetooth exposes similar security issues and you need to enable/disable as you need to keep yourself secure.
Parental control: Kids are exposed to internet at early age and huge content on internet is just a click away. You need to setup good parental control products and keep an eye on internet usage to ensure kids are not exposed to bad content or more. Security products do come in handy. Here is good read on it.
Data backup: Photos/Videos and your data from various devices needs to be backed up to avoid losing them due to hard-disk failure. Hard disk/Pen-drives has life up to 5 years and can stop working all of sudden. Also with high resolution photos/videos with your latest phone/camera you need more space. You need to ensure your data is backed up from all devices and maintain securely as it’s your personal and private. There are multiple vendors around and you need to manage it well.
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