Principles of Computer Security: Security+ and Beyond

  • Authors:
  • Art Conklin;Gregory White;Chuck Cothren;Dwayne Williams;Roger L. Davis

  • Affiliations:
  • -;-;-;-;-

  • Venue:
  • Principles of Computer Security: Security+ and Beyond
  • Year:
  • 2004

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Abstract

Learn the essentials of computer and network security while getting complete coverage of all the objectives for CompTIA’s Security+ certification exam, plus coverage of the (ISC)2 SSCP certification, which focuses on best practices, roles, and responsibilities of security experts. Written and edited by leaders in the IT security field, this text explains the fundamentals of communication, infrastructure, and operational security. You’ll also get details on methods to defend your computer systems and networks and how to prevent attacks.Table of contents 1: Introduction and Security Trends 2: General Security Concepts 3: Operational/ Organizational Security 4: The Role of People in Security 5: Cryptography 6: Public Key Infrastructure 7: Standards and Protocols 8: The Impact of Physical Security on Network Security 9: Network Fundamentals 10: Infrastructure Security 11: Remote Access 12: Wireless and Instant Messaging 13: Intrusion Detection Systems 14: Security Baselines 15: Attacks and Malware 16: E-mail 17: Web Components 18: Software Development 19: Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, and Organizational Policies 20: Risk Management 21: Change Management 22: Privilege Management 23: Computer Forensics 24: Security and Law A: About the CD-ROM B: About the Security+ Exam