Cybersecurity for Beginners

Master in Cybersecurity • Assistant Professor Harshit Yadav is a cybersecurity academician who operates at the intersection of security research, educational excellence, and the cyber shadows. Holding a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity and elite credentials from Google, Cisco, and the EC-Council, his expertise spans the complex domains of offensive penetration testing, defensive cryptography, and security policy design. Known in academic institutions as a dedicated mentor and professor, he is whispered in security corridors to be a quiet architect of digital fortresses, decrypting anomalies that others cannot see. His lectures don’t just prepare students for university examinations; they train them for the invisible security wars daily across global networks. This textbook represents his decoded ledger—a comprehensive, master-level distillation of cybersecurity knowledge compiled for those who wish to master the science of cyber defense and peer behind the digital veil. Certified Google Cybersecurity Professional • Cisco Security Architect • EC-Council Certified