Cyber Security Foundations: Fundamentals, Technology and Society

by Keith M. Martin

Cyber Security Foundations introduces the core topics that all cyber security students and future professionals need to understand the cyber security landscape. It is a key textbook for postgraduate and undergraduate students taking modules related to cyber security and information security, as well as for general readers seeking to deepen their understanding of technical and human-centred digital security concepts.

Features
- Chapters on core areas such as cryptography, computer security, cyber security management, cybercrime and privacy, informed by the CyBOK knowledge areas
- Demonstration of how the many facets of the discipline interrelate, allowing readers to gain a comprehensive understanding of the cyber security landscape
- Real-world examples to illustrate the application of ideas
- Learning outcomes and activities to help reinforce learning and exploration beyond the core text, and a glossary to equip readers with the language necessary to make sense of each topic

304 pages, Paperback

Published March 25, 2025

About the author

Prof. Keith Martin is a professor of information security at Royal Holloway, University of London. He has broad research interests, with a focus on application of cryptography and geopolitical aspects of cyber security. Keith has authored three books on cryptography and cyber security, over 100 research publications in cyber security, as well as articles in the popular and professional press. He co-designed Royal Holloway’s online postgraduate programmes in cyber security and has overseen its cyber security doctoral programme. He has also presented courses on cyber security to a wide range of audiences, including specialist industrial short courses, the general public and schools.

Reviews

[Lisa Davidson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is just such an excellent resource. For people new to the subject, there are clear explanations and examples. Anyone wanting a refresher will find that all basic areas are covered. This is also very well organized so it's easy to find whatever topic you're looking for.