What Every Engineer Should Know About Cyber Security and Digital Forensics

Most engineers spend years building systems to be reliable, efficient, and scalable—but far fewer receive structured training in how to keep those systems, their data, and their users secure. What Every Engineer Should Know About Cyber Security and Digital Forensics, Second Edition closes that gap by giving technical professionals a practical, non-specialist introduction to the threats, strategies, and job-ready skills needed in today’s security landscape.

What Makes This Edition Different 💡

This second edition reflects a fast-moving field. It adds material on Internet of Things and distributed networks such as blockchain, explains strategy through the OODA loop, and includes an entirely new chapter on mobile device forensic tools. The result is a more current and more actionable overview than the first edition.

A Full Tour of Security Essentials

From the first chapter to the last, the book walks through the areas engineers most often need to understand:

• Threats—including social engineering, cyber physical systems, and ransomware
• Core cyber security—information security, cryptography, network and operating system security, database security, and business continuity
• Incident readiness—using frameworks, risk identification, host and network preparation, and building an incident response team
• Digital forensics—evidence handling, incident response, cloud forensics, and mobile phone forensics
• Development security—secure SDLC, segregated environments, and DevOps principles
• Legal and compliance—GDPR, CCPA, GLBA, Sarbanes-Oxley, and other rules affecting IT security
• Careers and certifications—pathways into information security and digital forensics roles

Real-World Case Studies Bridge Theory and Practice 🛡️

The final chapter turns concepts into concrete lessons with case studies drawn from actual incidents, including the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack and workplace phishing scenarios. Each case includes after-action reports that identify what worked, what failed, and what should be done differently—so readers can apply those lessons before they face a similar situation.

Who This Book Helps

If you are an engineer, developer, IT professional, team lead, or technical manager who needs to speak security fluently, this volume provides a structured way to build that vocabulary. It is also a solid starting point for anyone considering a move into cyber security or digital forensics.

Digital Delights is pleased to bring this practical engineering resource to your digital bookshelf. Get the edition that reflects today’s threat landscape—and start making security part of your everyday engineering practice.