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Title:
Principles of computer security: CompTIA security+ and beyond
Edition:
2nd ed.
Publication Information:
New York, NY. : McGraw-Hill Osborne Media, 2010
Physical Description:
1 CD-ROM : 12 cm.
ISBN:
9780071633758
General Note:
Accompanies text of the same title : QA76.3 P75 2010 f
Subject Term:
Electronic data processing personnel -- Certification

Computer networks -- Examinations -- Study guides

Computer technicians -- Certification -- Study guides
Added Author:
Conklin, Wm. Arthur (William Arthur)

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Summary

Summary

Essential Skills for a Successful IT Security Career

Learn the fundamentals of computer and information security while getting complete coverage of all the objectives for the latest release of CompTIA's Security+ certification exam. This instructive, full-color guide discusses communication, infrastructure, operational security, and methods for preventing attacks. Written and edited by leaders in the field, Principles of Computer Security, Second Edition will help you pass the CompTIA Security+ exam and become an IT security expert.

Learn how to:

Ensure operational and organizational security Use cryptography and public key infrastructures (PKIs) Secure remote access, wireless, and virtual private networks (VPNs) Harden network devices, operating systems, and applications Defend against network attacks, such as denial of service, spoofing, hijacking, and password guessing Understand legal, ethical, and privacy issues Combat viruses, worms, Trojan horses, logic bombs, and time bombs Understand secure software development requirements Enable disaster recovery and business continuity Implement risk, change, and privilege management measures Handle computer forensics and incident response

The CD-ROM features:

One full practice exam Complete electronic book

Each chapter includes:

Learning objectives Photographs and illustrations Real-world examples Try This! and Cross Check exercises Key terms highlighted Tech Tips, Notes, and Warnings Exam Tips End-of-chapter quizzes and lab projects

Wm. Arthur Conklin , Ph.D., CompTIA Security+, CISSP, is an assistant professor in the Information and Logistics Technology Department at the University of Houston.

Greg White , Ph.D., is an associate professor in the Department of Computer Science at The University of Texas at San Antonio.

Contributing authors: Dwayne Williams, Roger Davis, and Chuck Cothren.


Author Notes

Greg White, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, is an associate professor of computer science at the University of Texas at San Antonio.

Wm. Arthur Conklin, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, is an assistant professor of information and logistics technology at the at the University of Houston.


Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction and Security Trends
Chapter 2 General Security Concepts
Chapter 3 Operational/Organizational Security
Chapter 4 The Role of People in Security
Chapter 5 Cryptography
Chapter 6 Public Key Infrastructure
Chapter 7 Standards and Protocols
Chapter 8 Physical Security
Chapter 9 Network Fundamentals
Chapter 10 Infrastructure Security
Chapter 11 Authentication and Remote Access
Chapter 12 Wireless Security
Chapter 13 Intrusion Detection Systems and Network Security
Chapter 14 Baselines
Chapter 15 Types of Attacks and Malicious Software
Chapter 16 E-mail and Instant Messaging
Chapter 17 Web Components
Chapter 18 Secure Software Development
Chapter 19 Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, and Organizational Policies
Chapter 20 Risk Management
Chapter 21 Change Management
Chapter 22 Privilege Management
Chapter 23 Computer Forensics
Chapter 24 Legal Issues and Ethics
Chapter 25 Privacy
Appendix A Objectives Map: CompTIA Security+
Appendix B About the CD
Glossary
Index