A dictionary and handbook that defines the field and provides
unique insight
Turn to Minoli-Cordovana's Authoritative Computer and Network
Security Dictionary for clear, concise, and up-to-date definitions
of terms, concepts, methods, solutions, and tools in the field of
computer and network security. About 5,555 security- and IT-related
words and phrases are defined. Drawing their definitions from their
work experience and from a variety of established and respected
sources, the authors have created a single, up-to-the-minute, and
standardized resource that users can trust for accuracy and
authority.
The dictionary is written for industry executives, managers, and
planners who are charged with the responsibility of protecting
their organizations from random, negligent, or planned attacks on
their information technology resources. It not only defines terms,
but also provides these professionals with critical insight into
the terms' use and applicability in the field of IT security. Users
can therefore refer to the dictionary as a handbook and guide to
provide direction and support in all critical areas of computer and
network security.
Using a holistic approach, the dictionary takes a broad view of
computer and network security, providing users with a single source
that defines the complete field, including:
* Definitions targeting the many resources that need to be
protected, such as hosts, systems, OSs, databases, storage,
information, communications links, communications network elements,
clients, PCs, PDAs, VoIP devices, wireless access points and
devices, Bluetooth systems, digital content, e-mail, and more
* Definitions for a core set of general IT and networking topics
and terms, focusing on recent threats such as worms, viruses,
trojans, physical security, internally based attacks, and social
engineering
* Definitions for financial topics and terms that are connected to
IT security issues, to support the business case for strong
security mechanisms at the firm
With the worldwide financial impact of malicious code estimated at
roughly 100 billion dollars a year and the threat of
ever-increasing vulnerabilities, this dictionary provides essential
support to help identify and reduce security risks and protect
network and computer users from hostile applicationsand
viruses.
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