Computer Security Fundamentals
3rd Edition
eISBN-13: 9780134470573
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ONE-VOLUME INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SECURITY
Clearly explains core concepts, terminology, challenges, technologies, and skills
Covers today’s latest attacks and countermeasures
The perfect beginner’s guide for anyone interested in a computer security career
Chuck Easttom brings together complete coverage of all basic concepts, terminology, and issues, along with all the skills you need to get started. Drawing on 20+ years of experience as a security instructor, consultant, and researcher, Easttom helps you take a proactive, realistic approach to assessing threats and implementing countermeasures. Writing clearly and simply, he addresses crucial issues that many introductory security books ignore, while addressing the realities of a world where billions of new devices are Internet-connected.
This guide covers web attacks, hacking, spyware, network defense, security appliances, VPNs, password use, and much more. Its many tips and examples reflect new industry trends and the state-of-the-art in both attacks and defense. Exercises, projects, and review questions in every chapter help you deepen your understanding and apply all you’ve learned.
Whether you’re a student, a professional, or a manager, this guide will help you protect your assets—and expand your career options.
Learn how to · Identify and prioritize potential threats to your network · Use basic networking knowledge to improve security · Get inside the minds of hackers, so you can deter their attacks · Implement a proven layered approach to network security · Resist modern social engineering attacks · Defend against today’s most common Denial of Service (DoS) attacks · Halt viruses, spyware, worms, Trojans, and other malware · Prevent problems arising from malfeasance or ignorance · Choose the best encryption methods for your organization · Compare security technologies, including the latest security appliances · Implement security policies that will work in your environment · Scan your network for vulnerabilities · Evaluate potential security consultants · Master basic computer forensics and know what to do if you’re attacked · Learn how cyberterrorism and information warfare are evolving
Sold By | Pearson Education |
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ISBNs | 0134470575, 9780134470573 |
Language | English |
Number of Pages | 447 |
Edition | 3rd |