Computer Security Fundamentals, 2nd Edition

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Название: Computer Security Fundamentals, 2nd Edition

Автор: William (Chuck) Easttom

Издательство: Pearson

ISBN: 0789748908

Год: 2011

Страниц: 352

Формат: PDF+EPUB

Размер: 22 Mb

Язык: Английский

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

Identify the worst threats to your network and assess your risks

Get inside the minds of hackers, so you can prevent their attacks

Implement a proven layered approach to network security

Use basic networking knowledge to improve security

Resist the full spectrum of Internet-based scams and frauds

Defend against today’s most common Denial of Service (DoS) attacks

Prevent attacks by viruses, spyware, and other malware

Protect against low-tech social engineering attacks

Choose the best encryption methods for your organization

Select firewalls and other security technologies

Implement security policies that will work in your environment

Scan your network for vulnerabilities

Evaluate potential security consultants

Understand cyberterrorism and information warfare

Master basic computer forensics and know what to do after you’re attacked