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 Dr. 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 30 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 refl ect 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. 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
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