The ABC of Cybersecurity: How to prevent Phishing & Social Engineering Attacks, Incident Management Best Practices and Cybersecurity Awareness for Employees

Why This Book Matters for Your Security Awareness

Phishing, social engineering, and poorly managed incidents cause most security breaches—not exotic zero-day exploits. Mike Miller’s The ABC of Cybersecurity addresses that reality by bundling three practical guides into one ebook: phishing and social engineering defenses, incident management best practices, and broad cybersecurity awareness for employees.

The opening section walks through the psychology behind phishing and social engineering, from vishing to cross-site request forgery, and shows how to recognize, report, and prevent these attacks. The second section moves into incident management, covering everything from defining and classifying incidents to building response teams, creating IR plans, and integrating business continuity and disaster recovery. The third section is a wide-ranging awareness primer that explains malware types, social engineering tactics, network attacks, penetration testing, and vulnerability scanning in clear, employee-friendly language.

Practical Defenses, Not Just Theory

Instead of overwhelming readers with technical jargon, the book focuses on actions that employees and security beginners can take today. You’ll find countermeasures for phishing, portable device attacks, and social networking threats, plus guidance on reporting incidents and escalating them properly. The incident management chapters provide step-by-step methods for creating response teams, testing plans, and communicating with stakeholders.

Who Will Get the Most from This Ebook

The material is especially useful for employees who need security awareness training, managers responsible for incident response, and small business owners building a security culture. It also serves as a solid refresher for IT staff who want a structured overview of common threats and response workflows.

A Clear Path to Better Security Habits

Rather than promising instant expertise, The ABC of Cybersecurity helps you build stronger security instincts—recognizing suspicious requests, responding to incidents calmly, and understanding why basic controls matter. If your goal is to reduce human error and improve organizational resilience, this ebook provides a practical starting point.