Computer Security Fundamentals

William (Chuck) Easttom

• 09 december 2011
• 9780132828321

Samenvatting:

Welcome to today"s most useful and practical one-volume introduction to computer security. Chuck Easttom brings together up-to-the-minute coverage of all basic concepts, terminology, and issues, along with all the skills you need to get started in the field. Drawing on his extensive experience as a security instructor and consultant, Easttom thoroughly covers core topics, such as vulnerability assessment, virus attacks, hacking, spyware, network defense, passwords, firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection. Writing clearly and simply, he fully addresses crucial issues that many introductory security books ignore, from industrial espionage to cyberbullying. Computer Security Fundamentals, Second Edition is packed with tips and examples, all extensively updated for the state-of-the-art in both attacks and defense. Each chapter offers exercises, projects, and review questions designed to deepen your understanding and help you apply all you"ve learned. Whether you"re a student, a system or network administrator, a manager, or a law enforcement professional, this book will help you protect your systems and data and expand your career options. Learn how to bulletlist bulletIdentify the worst threats to your network and assess your risks bulletGet inside the minds of hackers, so you can prevent their attacks bulletImplement a proven layered approach to network security bulletUse basic networking knowledge to improve security bulletResist the full spectrum of Internet-based scams and frauds bulletDefend against today"s most common Denial of Service (DoS) attacks bulletPrevent attacks by viruses, spyware, and other malware bulletProtect against low-tech social engineering attacks bulletChoose the best encryption methods for your organization bulletSelect firewalls and other security technologies bulletImplement security policies that will work in your environment bulletScan your network for vulnerabilities bulletEvaluate potential security consultants bulletUnderstand cyberterrorism and information warfare bulletMaster basic computer forensics and know what to do after you"re attacked/bullet /bulletlist