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