Computer Security Basics

Rick Lehtinen

ISBN 10: 0596006691 / ISBN 13: 9780596006693

Verlag: O'Reilly Media, Inc, USA, 2006

Beschreibung

For anyone involved with computer security, including security administrators, system administrators, developers, and IT managers, this book offers an overview of the security concepts you need to know, including access controls, malicious software, security policy, cryptography, biometrics, as well as government regulations and standards. Num Pages: 312 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: UTN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 181 x 17. Weight in Grams: 362. . 2006. 2nd Edition. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers V9780596006693

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Computer Security Basics

Verlag: O'Reilly Media, Inc, USA

Erscheinungsdatum: 2006

Einband: Softcover

Zustand: New

Auflage: 2. Auflage

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Inhaltsangabe:

Book by Lehtinen Rick Gangemi G T Sr

Reseña del editor:

This is the must-have book for a must-know field. Today, general security knowledge is mandatory, and, if you who need to understand the fundamentals, Computer Security Basics 2nd Edition is the book to consult.

The new edition builds on the well-established principles developed in the original edition and thoroughly updates that core knowledge. For anyone involved with computer security, including security administrators, system administrators, developers, and IT managers, Computer Security Basics 2nd Edition offers a clear overview of the security concepts you need to know, including access controls, malicious software, security policy, cryptography, biometrics, as well as government regulations and standards.

This handbook describes complicated concepts such as trusted systems, encryption, and mandatory access control in simple terms. It tells you what you need to know to understand the basics of computer security, and it will help you persuade your employees to practice safe computing.

Topics include:

• Computer security concepts
• Security breaches, such as viruses and other malicious programs
• Access controls
• Security policy
• Web attacks
• Communications and network security
• Encryption
• Physical security and biometrics
• Wireless network security
• Computer security and requirements of the Orange Book
• OSI Model and TEMPEST