Computer Security Fundamentals

<p>ONE-VOLUME INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SECURITY</p> <p> </p> <p>Clearly explains core concepts, terminology, challenges, technologies, and skills</p> <p> </p> <p>Covers today's latest attacks and countermeasures</p> <p> </p> <p>The perfect beginner's guide for anyone interested in a computer security career</p> <p> </p> <p>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.</p> <p> </p> <p>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.</p> <p> </p> <p>LEARN HOW TO</p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Identify and prioritize potential threats to your network</li> <li>Use basic networking knowledge to improve security</li> <li>Get inside the minds of hackers, so you can deter their attacks</li> <li>Implement a proven layered approach to network security</li> <li>Resist modern social engineering attacks</li> <li>Defend against today's most common Denial of Service (DoS) attacks</li> <li>Halt viruses, spyware, worms, Trojans, and other malware</li> <li>Prevent problems arising from malfeasance or ignorance</li> <li>Choose the best encryption methods for your organization</li> <li>Compare security technologies, including the latest security appliances</li> <li>Implement security policies that will work in your environment</li> <li>Scan your network for vulnerabilities</li> <li>Evaluate potential security consultants</li> <li>Master basic computer forensics and know what to do if you're attacked</li> <li>Learn how cyberterrorism and information warfare are evolving</li> </ul>