Author: William (Chuck) Easttom Full Title: Computer Security Fundamentals, 3rd Edition Publisher: Pearson IT Certification; 3 edition (June 23, 2016) Year: 2016 ISBN-13: 9780789757463 (978-0-7897-5746-3) ISBN-10: 078975746X Pages: 448 Language: English Genre: Network Security File type: EPUB, PDF (True) Quality: 10/10 Price: $80.00 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 ------------- Our members see more. Join us!
