Computer security fundamentals / Chuck Easttom.

Includes index.

Introduction to computer security
Networks and the internet
Cyber stalking, fraud, and abuse
Denial of service attacks
Malware
Techniques used by hackers
Industrial espionage in cyberspace
Encryption
Computer security software
Security policies
Network scanning and vulnerability scanning
Cyber terrorism and information warfare
Cyber detective
Introduction to forensics

"Welcome to today{u2019}s most useful and practical one-volume introduction to computer security. Chuck Easttom brings together up-to-the-minute coverage of all basic concepts, terminology, and issues, along with all the skills you need to get started in the field. Drawing on his extensive experience as a security instructor and consultant, Easttom thoroughly covers core topics, such as vulnerability assessment, virus attacks, hacking, spyware, network defense, passwords, firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection. Writing clearly and simply, he fully addresses crucial issues that many introductory security books ignore, from industrial espionage to cyberbullying. Computer Security Fundamentals, Second Edition is packed with tips and examples, all extensively updated for the state-of-the-art in both attacks and defense. Each chapter offers exercises, projects, and review questions designed to deepen your understanding and help you apply all you{u2019}ve learned. Whether you{u2019}re a student, a system or network administrator, a manager, or a law enforcement professional, this book will help you protect your systems and data and expand your career options."--Publisher's description

eng.