Knowledge Sharing Through Books
Writing and sharing knowledge have been an important part of my life, particularly after my retirement from banking. My professional journey took me from manual banking operations to computerisation, Core Banking, information technology and information security. My continuing interest in technology has led me to write books that explain important technological developments in simple and practical language.
I have published two books for readers who want to understand Artificial Intelligence and Information Security without having to be technology experts.
1. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: FROM BASICS TO AI AGENTS
A Simple and Practical Guide to Understanding AI, Generative AI, and the Future of Technology
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly becoming part of our everyday lives. It is being used for learning, communication, content creation, research, banking, business, healthcare and many other activities.
My book ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: FROM BASICS TO AI AGENTS introduces Artificial Intelligence in a simple and easy-to-understand manner. It begins with the fundamentals and gradually takes the reader through Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Generative AI, AI Tools, Prompt Engineering, AI for Productivity and AI Agents.
The book also discusses the misuse of AI, responsible and safe use of AI, AI and employment, the future of work, the relationship between humans and AI, and the importance of continuous learning.
The book is particularly useful for students, beginners who want to understand AI, employees and professionals, senior citizens interested in technology, and anyone who is curious about Artificial Intelligence. The objective is not to make AI complicated, but to help ordinary readers understand a technology that is increasingly becoming part of our lives. These are also the reader groups and objectives described in my Knowledge Sharing article about the book. SV Saibaba
Kindle Edition – Available on Amazon Rs.200
View the Artificial Intelligence book on Amazon.in
The book is also available as a Kindle and paperback edition through Amazon in supported international marketplaces.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HJLMWQ64
Kindle edition::$2.99
Paper back edition: $9.99
TABLE OF CONTENTS OF THE BOOK
PART I — UNDERSTANDING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Chapter 1 — Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Chapter 2 — Machine Learning and Deep Learning
Chapter 3 — How Artificial Intelligence Works
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PART II — GENERATIVE AI AND PRACTICAL AI TOOLS
Chapter 4 — Generative AI
Chapter 5 — AI Tools
Chapter 6 — Prompt Engineering
Chapter 7 — AI for Productivity
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PART III — AI, SOCIETY AND RESPONSIBLE USE
Chapter 8 — Misuse of AI
Chapter 9 — Safe and Responsible AI
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PART IV — AI, JOBS AND THE HUMAN FUTURE
Chapter 10 — AI, Jobs and the Future
Chapter 11 — AI Agents
Chapter 12 — Humans and AI
Chapter 13 — The Future Begins with Learning
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APPENDICES
Appendix 1 — AI Glossary
Appendix 2 — Practical Tips for Using AI
Appendix 3 — Useful Prompts
2. INFORMATION SECURITY AND DIGITAL SAFETY
A Simple and Practical Guide to Staying Safe in the Digital World
We use smartphones, online banking, UPI and other digital payment systems, ATMs, debit and credit cards, social media and many other online services every day. At the same time, cybercriminals are using increasingly sophisticated methods to steal money, personal information and identities.
My second book, INFORMATION SECURITY AND DIGITAL SAFETY, is a practical guide to understanding these risks and using digital technology more safely.
The book explains phishing, social engineering, online fraud, malware, ransomware, passwords and account security, smartphone and Internet security, social media safety, ATM and card security, online banking and digital payment safety.
It also covers Artificial Intelligence, deepfakes, emerging cyber threats, protection of personal information and privacy, incident response, organisational information security, network security, data-centre security, business continuity and disaster recovery.
The book is intended for students, senior citizens, families, banking customers, employees, professionals and anyone who uses digital technology. No advanced technical knowledge is required. The purpose is to help readers recognise risks, avoid common mistakes and respond sensibly when something goes wrong.
Current Price
To make the book more affordable and enable more readers to benefit from it, I have reduced the Kindle Edition price to ₹249 in India.
Kindle Edition – ₹249
Link for purchase: https://www.amazon.in/dp/B0GY7TKM76
The book is also available as a Kindle and paperback edition through Amazon in supported international marketplaces.
International Kindle Edition – US$2.99
International Paperback Edition – US$9.99
Link for purchase: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GY7TKM76
TABLE OF CONTENTS OF THE BOOK
PREFACE
PART I
UNDERSTANDING INFORMATION SECURITY
CHAPTER 1
WHAT IS INFORMATION SECURITY?
CHAPTER 2
HOW THE DIGITAL WORLD HAS CHANGED
CHAPTER 3
UNDERSTANDING CYBER THREATS
PART II
DIGITAL SAFETY FOR EVERYONE
CHAPTER 4
PASSWORDS AND ACCOUNT SECURITY
CHAPTER 5
PHISHING, SCAMS AND SOCIAL ENGINEERING
CHAPTER 6
SMARTPHONE SAFETY
CHAPTER 7
SAFE INTERNET AND SOCIAL MEDIA USE
PART III
MODERN CYBER SECURITY CHALLENGES
CHAPTER 8
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACT, 2000 AND CYBER LAW IN INDIA
CHAPTER 9
MALWARE, RANSOMWARE AND CYBER ATTACKS
CHAPTER 10
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND DIGITAL SAFETY
CHAPTER 11
EMERGING CYBER THREATS AND THE CHANGING DIGITAL WORLD
PART IV
PROTECTING PERSONAL INFORMATION AND PRIVACY
CHAPTER 12
PROTECTING PERSONAL INFORMATION
CHAPTER 13
PRIVACY IN THE DIGITAL WORLD
CHAPTER 14
DIGITAL SAFETY FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
PART V
SAFE AND RESPONSIBLE DIGITAL LIVING
CHAPTER 15
BUILDING A CULTURE OF INFORMATION SECURITY
CHAPTER 16
WHAT TO DO WHEN SOMETHING GOES WRONG
PART VI
BANKING, ATM AND CARD SECURITY
CHAPTER 17
ATM SECURITY
CHAPTER 18
DEBIT CARD AND CREDIT CARD SECURITY
CHAPTER 19
ONLINE BANKING AND DIGITAL PAYMENT SAFETY
CHECKLIST FOR PREVENTING THEFT OF LOGIN CREDENTIALS, PASSWORDS, AND AUTHENTICATION CODES
PART VII
ORGANISATIONAL INFORMATION SECURITY
CHAPTER 20
INFORMATION SECURITY IN THE WORKPLACE
CHAPTER 21
NETWORK SECURITY
CHAPTER 22
DATA CENTRE SECURITY
CHAPTER 23
SECURITY OPERATIONS CENTRE
CHAPTER 24
BUSINESS CONTINUITY AND DISASTER RECOVERY
CHAPTER 25
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE – THE NEW DIGITAL THREAT?
CHAPTER 26
INFORMATION SYSTEMS AUDIT AND ITS ROLE IN STRENGTHENING IT SECURITY
APPENDIX I
DIGITAL SAFETY CHECKLIST FOR INDIVIDUALS
APPENDIX II
INFORMATION SECURITY CHECKLIST FOR ORGANISATIONS
APPENDIX III
SAMPLE INFORMATION SECURITY POLICY
APPENDIX IV
GLOSSARY OF INFORMATION SECURITY, DIGITAL SAFETY AND AI TERMS
APPENDIX V
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Why I Have Written These Books
My purpose in writing these books is not simply to publish books, but to share knowledge in a simple and practical form.
Technology is developing very rapidly. Artificial Intelligence is changing the way we work and learn, while digital technology has also created new risks involving fraud, privacy and information security.
I believe that ordinary users should not feel that these subjects are too complicated for them to understand. With simple explanations and practical examples, everyone can develop a better understanding of technology and use it more safely and responsibly.
These books are therefore part of my continuing Knowledge Sharing journey.
Learn. Share. Stay Safe. Keep Learning.
S. V. Sai Baba
Author
Knowledge Sharing
