Computer Security Principles ()

Author: (USA) Conklin (Conklin, W.A.)
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Through this book, you can learn the basics of computer and network security while preparing for the CompTIA Security+ certification exam. It also covers the content of the (ISC)2 SSCP certification exam, which focuses on best practices, the role and responsibilities of security experts. Written by experts in the field of IT security, this book comprehensively explains the fundamental principles of communication, infrastructure, and operational security from three levels of information security—technical, practical, and awareness. It also provides detailed insights into how computer systems and networks defend against various attacks. This book is suitable as a textbook for undergraduate students in computer science, information systems and management, and electronic information science.
Through this book, you can learn the basics of computer and network security while preparing for the CompTIA Security+ certification exam. It also covers the content of the (ISC)2 SSCP certification exam, which focuses on best practices, the role and responsibilities of security experts. Written by experts in the field of IT security, this book comprehensively explains the fundamental principles of communication, infrastructure, and operational security from three levels of information security—technical, practical, and awareness. It also provides detailed insights into how computer systems and networks defend against various attacks.
This book consists of 24 chapters, covering the following topics:
Introduction to Computer Security and Trends, General Security Concepts, Operational/Organizational Security, The Role of People in Security, Encryption, Public Key Infrastructure, Standards and Protocols, The Impact of Physical Security on Network Security, Network Fundamentals, Infrastructure Security, Remote Access, Wireless Communications and Instant Messaging, Security Baselines, Attacks and Malicious Code, Email, Web Components, Software Development, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, and Organizational Policies, Risk Management, Change Management, Ethical Debates on Computers, Security and Law.
This book is suitable as a textbook for undergraduate students in computer science, information systems and management, and electronic information science.