Cybersecurity Threats and Incident Response: Real-World Case Studies on Network Security, Data Breaches, and Risk Mitigation

Digital globalization changes our world vastly, but it also brings more cyber threats. Businesses and institutions including banks, hospitals, governments, and schools grapple with threats ranging from data breaches and ransomware to network intrusions. In the current changing landscape, the analytical ability to identify threats, take assertive action, and develop resilience are not optional but are in fact necessary.

This book, Cybersecurity Threats and Incident Response: Real-World Case Studies on Network Security and Incident Response, helps to fill the void of information in the field of cybersecurity by health systems. Unlike other textbooks, which generally reflect specific theoretical points of view, this book offers a balanced approach between theory and practice. Each case offers technical background and context, as well as organizational impact and lessons learned. Readers should be able to get past precedent aspects and to the core of what a cyber incident looks like in practice as opposed to in textbook.

The book is divided into three major sections. The first covers network security, highlighting vulnerabilities and attacks that threaten the core of digital communication. The second looks at data breaches, where sensitive information is stolen, leaked, or misused, often resulting in long-term effects. The third focuses on risk mitigation and incident response, presenting examples of strategies organizations have successfully or unsuccessfully used to contain threats and recover from crises.

This resource is intended for students, professionals, and decision-makers alike. By studying real-world cases, readers can understand attack sequences, evaluate response measures, and develop actionable strategies to improve security. More broadly, the book stresses that cybersecurity is not solely technical; it also involves human judgment, organizational readiness, and strategic foresight.

Ultimately, this book serves both as a guide and a learning tool, encouraging readers to learn from past incidents and apply those lessons to create a safer digital future.