A clear, practical guide to protecting yourself and your family in today’s digital world.
- Understand cyber risks without jargon or fear.
- Build safe digital habits you can actually maintain.
- Protect your accounts, devices, and identity with confidence.
Available in Kindle, paperback, and hardcover on Amazon.
Trusted guidance from James P. Whitaker, CPCU — creator of Insurance Designation LookUp.
What You’ll Learn
Cybersecurity in Plain English is designed to give you practical, repeatable habits you can actually use in everyday life. Each chapter focuses on clear actions, not jargon, so you can build confidence one step at a time.
- How to secure your accounts with strong, manageable passwords and multi-factor authentication.
- How to protect your devices at home and on the go, including phones, tablets, and laptops.
- How to recognize scams, phishing attempts, and social engineering before you click.
- How to safeguard your identity and personal information across the services you use every day.
- How to build a simple, sustainable cybersecurity routine for yourself and your family.
- How to think about cyber risk in plain English, so you can make calm, informed decisions.
Inside the Book
The book is organized to be easy to dip into and return to, with clear sections, sidebars, and examples that connect cybersecurity concepts to real life. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll see inside.
Plain-English structure
Each chapter focuses on a specific area of your digital life—accounts, devices, networks, scams, identity, and more. You’ll find short explanations, practical checklists, and guidance that respects your time and attention.
Actionable sidebars and examples
Throughout the book, sidebars highlight key actions, common mistakes, and real-world scenarios. They’re designed to be easy to scan and easy to act on, whether you’re reading for the first time or revisiting a topic.
Inside the Book
A look at how Cybersecurity in Plain English appears inside the Kindle reading experience.
- These screenshots show how the book appears inside the Kindle reading experience.