Beyond Firewalls The Myth-Reality Divide In Cyber Security

Chief Editors: Prof.(Dr.) Nirmal Kanti Chakrabarti, Prof.(Dr.) Paresh Kumar Acharya

Edited by Ms. Lamiya Sultana, Dr. Chandrima Chakraborty, Ms. Ankita Mukherjee

Copyright - Swami Vivekananda University
Open Access Books

Price: INR 500| $22 (Paperback)
First Edition - 2025

ISBN: 978-81-993286-3-1
ISBN 10 : 81-993286-3-0

About The Book

Beyond Firewalls: The Myth-Reality Divide in Cyber Security challenges the narrow view that cybersecurity is limited to tools like firewalls and antivirus software. It highlights how modern threats-such as phishing, ransomware, and social engineering-often exploit human vulnerabilities rather than technical flaws.

The book explores the "myth-reality divide" between perceived security and actual resilience. It argues that true cybersecurity depends on people. processes, and policies, not just technology.

Emerging risks like Al-driven attacks and cybercrime networks are also examined, especially in rapidly digitizing regions like India. Emphasizing strategies like Zero Trust, and continuous monitoring, the book advocates a proactive approach. Overall, it presents cybersecurity as an ongoing process requiring awareness, adaptability, and responsibility.