HBKU Press publishes book on cybersecurity
“The aim of having this book published is to shed light on the dangers of cybercrime and cyberattacks that have been causing so much concern and damage to individuals, corporations and countries. I hope this book can add to the education and awareness of readers”
The HBKU Press has launched its newest addition to the Simply Said book series, What You Should Know About Cybersecurity by Dr
Mohamed al-Dorani.
The series calls upon leading authorities to provide accessible explanations on typically complex but critical subjects concerning everyday issues.
“HBKU Press started the Simply Said series to break down challenging problems and cater to readers who are routinely affected by various phenomena that can be difficult to decipher without technical training,” said executive director Bachar Chebaro.
What You Should Know About Cybersecurity tackles the most pressing issue of cybersecurity and its development in today’s rapidly digitising era. As communication, business, banking, and daily lives become increasingly more reliant on online use, cyberattacks and the consequent need for more comprehensive cybersecurity measures are similarly on the rise.
Dr al-Dorani seeks to equip
the novice reader with a basic yet thorough and crucial understanding of cybersecurity and how to best ensure optimal digital health. “The aim of having this book published is to shed light on the dangers of cybercrime and cyberattacks that have been causing so much concern and damage to individuals, corporations and countries. I hope this book can add to the education and awareness of readers,” he said.
Dr al-Dorani is a key player in the development and understanding of the cybersecurity field in Qatar. He earned his MBA from the University of San Francisco before completing his postgraduate research at the esteemed Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.
Dr al-Dorani then went on to achieve a PhD in Information Systems and Telecommunications
from George Washington University. He has overseen the first bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity at the Community College of Qatar by developing and teaching his course ‘Hacking and Counter Measures and Cyber Crime.’
“I have dedicated the past six years in my capacity as an expert on the subject to spread knowledge and stress the importance of cybersecurity to students, in addition to consulting various clients in the private and public sectors,” said Dr al-Dorani, who has published three books over the past five years and helped over 100 Qatari male and female students graduate with a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity.
The book starts with an indepth glossary of relevant terms in the cybersecurity field and continues to discuss each of these themes in detail, breaking down the normally overwhelming topic down into clearly organised and insightful chapters. Each chapter explores a theme most casual readers are already familiar with, including password security, a universal Internet practice for all users.
Dr al-Dorani devotes an entire chapter to the importance of robust password security measures and urges readers to take advantage of two-factor authentication features and avoid bad password habits that could potentially leave personal accounts vulnerable to cyberattacks.
He continues to delve into a variety of case studies to explore these vulnerabilities further, which affect not only personal users, but larger companies, organisations, and entities which house sensitive data and information that could potentially be exploited in various ways.
“The book explains what the countermeasures and basic minimum protections are that one can undertake to maintain infection-free digital devices, especially with the widespread use of social media applications,” added Dr al-Dorani.