Up-to-date reference on the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, focusing on strategies that integrate AI, blockchain, and human factors

Defense in Depth delivers a comprehensive guide to the rapidly developing field of digital threats and defenses. This book examines how defense-in-depth approaches integrate multiple layers of security to protect against a wide range of threats; how AI technologies are being utilized for threat detection, response, and prediction; and how blockchain technology can be leveraged to enhance security measures, particularly in ensuring data integrity and securing transactions. Case studies of significant cyberattacks are included throughout the text to elucidate key concepts.

The book discusses additional topics such as:

• The critical importance of cybersecurity in today’s interconnected world and the historical evolution of cyber threats, highlighting modern attack vectors
• Core principles of defense, detailing layered security measures across networks, applications, data, and endpoints
• Human factors, often the weakest link in cybersecurity, with strategies for mitigating risks
• Machine learning and neural networks and their usage in AI-driven security solutions across finance, healthcare, and government
• Advanced defense techniques, practical applications, and future directions in cybersecurity

Defense in Depth is an essential reference on the state of the art in the field for cybersecurity professionals, IT practitioners, and researchers. It is also an excellent learning aid for advanced students in cybersecurity, particularly those in graduate programs.

Hewa Majeed Zangana is an Assistant Professor at Duhok Polytechnic University (DPU) in Iraq. He has held numerous academic and administrative positions, including Assistant Professor at Ararat Private Technical Institute, Lecturer at DPU’s Amedi Technical Institute and Nawroz University, and Acting Dean of the College of Computer and IT at Nawroz University. His administrative roles have included Director of the Curriculum Division at the Presidency of DPU, Manager of the Information Unit at DPU’s Research Center, and Head of the Computer Science Department at Nawroz University.

Dr. Zangana has authored numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals, including Inform: Jurnal Ilmiah Bidang Teknologi Informasi dan Komunikasi, Indonesian Journal of Education and Social Science, TIJAB, INJIISCOM, IEEE, EAI, and AJNU. In addition to his journal contributions, he has published many academic books with IGI Global, several of which are indexed in Scopus and Web of Science (Clarivate).

Beyond publishing, Dr. Zangana actively contributes to the academic community through editorial service. He serves as a reviewer for many reputable journals. He is also a member of several academic and scientific committees, including the Scientific Curriculum Development Committee, the Student Follow-up Program Committee, and the Committee for Drafting the Rules of Procedure for Consultative Offices.