Computer and Information Security Handbook

1st Edition - May 4, 2009

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Editor: John Vacca
eBook ISBN: 9780080921945

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Description

Presents information on how to analyze risks to your networks and the steps needed to select and deploy the appropriate countermeasures to reduce your exposure to physical and network threats. Also imparts the skills and knowledge needed to identify and counter some fundamental security risks and requirements, including Internet security threats and measures (audit trails IP sniffing/spoofing etc.) and how to implement security policies and procedures. In addition, this book covers security and network design with respect to particular vulnerabilities and threats. It also covers risk assessment and mitigation and auditing and testing of security systems as well as application standards and technologies required to build secure VPNs, configure client software and server operating systems, IPsec-enabled routers, firewalls and SSL clients. This comprehensive book will provide essential knowledge and skills needed to select, design and deploy a public key infrastructure (PKI) to secure existing and future applications.

Key Features

* Chapters contributed by leaders in the field cover theory and practice of computer security technology, allowing the reader to develop a new level of technical expertise
* Comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of security issues facilitates learning and allows the reader to remain current and fully informed from multiple viewpoints
* Presents methods of analysis and problem-solving techniques, enhancing the reader's grasp of the material and ability to implement practical solutions

Readership

The primary audience for this professional handbook consists of researchers and practitioners in industry and academia, as well as security technologists and engineers working with or interested in all aspects of computer security. This comprehensive reference will also be of value to students in upper-division undergraduate and grad level courses in computer security.

PART I OVERVIEW OF SYSTEM AND NETWORK SECURITY: A COMPREHENSIVE INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 1 Building a Secure Organization
CHAPTER 2 A Cryptography Primer
CHAPTER 3 Preventing System Intrusions
CHAPTER 4 Guarding Against Network Intrusions
CHAPTER 5 UNIX and Linux Security
CHAPTER 6 Linux and UNIX Security
CHAPTER 7 Internet Security
CHAPTER 8 Internet Security: The Botnet Problem in Internet Security
CHAPTER 9 Intranet Security
CHAPTER 10 Local Area Network (LAN) Security
CHAPTER 11 Wireless Network Security
CHAPTER 12 Cellular Network Security
CHAPTER 13 RFID Security
PART II MANAGING INFORMATION SECURITY
CHAPTER 14 Security Essentials for IT Managers: Protecting Mission-Critical Systems
CHAPTER 15 Security Management Systems
CHAPTER 16 IT Security Management
CHAPTER 17 ID Management
CHAPTER 18 Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems
CHAPTER 19 Computer Forensics
CHAPTER 20 Network Forensics
CHAPTER 21 Firewalls
CHAPTER 22 Penetration Testing
CHAPTER 23 Vulnerability Assessment
PART III ENCRYPTION TECHNOLOGY
CHAPTER 24 Data Encryption
CHAPTER 25 Satellite Encryption
CHAPTER 26 Public Key Infrastructure
CHAPTER 27 Instant Messaging Security
PART IV PRIVACY AND ACCESS MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER 28 Net Privacy
CHAPTER 29 Personal Privacy Policies
CHAPTER 30 Virtual Private Networks
CHAPTER 31 Identity Theft
CHAPTER 32 VoIP Security
PART V STORAGE SECURITY
CHAPTER 33 SAN Security
CHAPTER 34 Storage Area Network Security
CHAPTER 35 Risk Management
PART VI STORAGE SECURITY
CHAPTER 36 Physical Security Essentials
CHAPTER 37 Biometerics
CHAPTER 38 Homeland Security
CHAPTER 39 Information Warfare
PART VII ADVANCED SECURITY
CHAPTER 40 Security Through Diversity
CHAPTER 41 Online Reputation
CHAPTER 42 Content Filtering
CHAPTER 43 Data Loss Protection (DLP)
PART VIII APPENDICES
APPENDIX A Configuring Authentication Service On Microsoft Windows Vista
APPENDIX B Security Management and Resiliency
APPENDIX C List Of Top Security Implementation And Deployment Companies
APPENDIX D List Of Security Products
APPENDIX E List Of Security Standards
APPENDIX F List Of Miscellaneous Security Resources
APPENDIX G Ensuring Built-in Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum Wireless Network Security
APPENDIX H Configuring Wireless Internet Security Remote Access
APPENDIX I Frequently Asked Questions
APPENDIX J Glossary

Product details

No. of pages: 928
Language: English
Copyright: © Morgan Kaufmann 2009
Published: May 4, 2009
Imprint: Morgan Kaufmann
eBook ISBN: 9780080921945

About the Editor

John Vacca

John Vacca is an information technology consultant, researcher, professional writer, editor, reviewer, and internationally-known best-selling author based in Pomeroy, Ohio. Since 1982, John has authored/edited 85 books (some of his most recent books include):

He has written more than 600 articles in the areas of advanced storage, computer security and aerospace technology (copies of articles and books are available upon request).

John was also a configuration management specialist, computer specialist, and the computer security official (CSO) for NASA's space station program (Freedom) and the International Space Station Program, from 1988 until his retirement from NASA in 1995.

In addition, John is also an independent online book reviewer. Finally, John was one of the security consultants for the MGM movie titled: "AntiTrust," which was released on January 12, 2001. A detailed copy of John's author bio can be viewed at URL: http://www.johnvacca.com. John can be reached at: john2164@windstream.net.

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Technology Consultant, TechWrite, USA

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