
Computer and Information Security Handbook
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Key Features
* 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
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Table of Contents
- 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):
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•Smart Cities Policies and Financing: Approaches and Solutions, 1st Edition (Publisher: Elsevier Inc.) (January 24, 2022)
•Cloud Computing Security: Foundations and Challenges, 2nd Edition (Publisher: CRC Press (an imprint of Taylor & Francis Group, LLC) (November 2, 2020))
•Solving Urban Infrastructure Problems Using Smart City Technologies: Handbook on Planning, Design, Development, and Regulation, 1st Edition (Publisher: Elsevier Inc.) (September 30, 2020))
•Online Terrorist Propaganda, Recruitment, and Radicalization, 1st Edition (Publisher: CRC Press (an imprint of Taylor & Francis Group, LLC) (August 9, 2019))
•Nanoscale Networking and Communications Handbook, 1st Edition (Publisher: CRC Press (an imprint of Taylor & Francis Group, LLC) (July 22, 2019))
•Computer and Information Security Handbook, 3E (Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann (an imprint of Elsevier Inc.) (June 10, 2017))
•Security in the Private Cloud (Publisher: CRC Press (an imprint of Taylor & Francis Group, LLC) (September 1, 2016))
•Cloud Computing Security: Foundations and Challenges (Publisher: CRC Press (an imprint of Taylor & Francis Group, LLC) (August 19, 2016))
•Handbook of Sensor Networking: Advanced Technologies and Applications (Publisher: CRC Press (an imprint of Taylor & Francis Group, LLC) (January 14, 2015))
•Network and System Security, Second Edition, 2E (Publisher: Syngress (an imprint of Elsevier Inc.) (September 23, 2013))
•Cyber Security and IT Infrastructure Protection (Publisher: Syngress (an imprint of Elsevier Inc.) (September 23, 2013))
•Managing Information Security, Second Edition, 2E (Publisher: Syngress (an imprint of Elsevier Inc.) (September 23, 2013))
•Computer and Information Security Handbook, 2E (Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann (an imprint of Elsevier Inc.) (May 31, 2013))
•Identity Theft (Cybersafety) (Publisher: Chelsea House Pub (April 1, 2012 )
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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