Books and Articles by Ted Coombs

Ted Coombs is a direct descendant of King Edward of England, a former world record holder for most miles roller skated in a day, and a longtime technology guru and author. He s written over a dozen technology books on a wide array of topics ranging from database programming to building an internet site. Along the way he helped create early artificial intelligence tools and served as cybersecurity professional focused on computer forensics.

Articles & Books From Ted Coombs

Cheat Sheet / Updated 10-01-2026
Staying safe online starts with knowing you're a target—because that mindset changes how you act. This cheat sheet breaks down practical ways to protect your devices and data, spot social engineering tricks before they fool you, build a security-aware culture at work, and even explore the tools professionals use to test password strength.
Cybersecurity All-in-One For Dummies
Over 700 pages of insight into all things cybersecurity Cybersecurity All-in-One For Dummies covers a lot of ground in the world of keeping computer systems safe from those who want to break in. This book offers a one-stop resource on cybersecurity basics, personal security, business security, cloud security, security testing, and security awareness.
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Cloud Security For Dummies
Embrace the cloud and kick hackers to the curb with this accessible guide on cloud security  Cloud technology has changed the way we approach technology. It’s also given rise to a new set of security challenges caused by bad actors who seek to exploit vulnerabilities in a digital infrastructure. You can put the kibosh on these hackers and their dirty deeds by hardening the walls that protect your data.
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Cheat Sheet / Updated 01-10-2022
So many computing resources have migrated to the cloud because of ease of use, accessibility, cost, maintainability, and getting your computing closer to your clients (edge computing). With all of these advantages comes additional responsibilities.Cloud service providers do provide some security for your applications and data, but you share responsibility with them.