Security awareness : applying practical security in your world

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Title:

Author:

Ciampa, Mark.

ISBN:

9781111644185

9781111644208

9781133692942

Personal Author:

Ciampa, Mark.

Edition:

4th Ed.

Publication Information:

Boston, Mass. : Course Technology, [2013], c2014.

Physical Description:

xvi, 238 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

General Note:

Previous ed.: 2010; first ed.: 2004.

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: ch. 1 Introduction to Security -- Challenges of Securing Information -- Today's Attacks -- Difficulties in Defending against Attacks -- What Is Information Security? -- Understanding Security -- Defining Information Security -- Information Security Terminology -- Understanding the Importance of Information Security -- Who Are the Attackers? -- Cybercriminals -- Script Kiddies -- Spies -- Insiders -- Cyberterrorists -- Hactivists -- Government Agencies -- Building a Comprehensive Security Strategy -- Block Attacks -- Update Defenses -- Minimize Losses -- Send Secure Information -- Chapter Summary -- Key Terms -- Review Questions -- Hands-On Projects -- Case Projects -- References -- ch. 2 Personal Security -- Passwords -- Password Weaknesses -- Attacks on Passwords -- Social Engineering Attacks -- Psychological Approaches -- Physical Procedures -- Identity Theft -- Social Networking Risks -- Personal Security Defenses -- Password Defenses --

Contents note continued: Recognizing Phishing Attacks -- Avoiding Identity Theft -- Setting Social Networking Defenses -- Chapter Summary -- Key Terms -- Review Questions -- Hands-On Projects -- Case Projects -- References -- ch. 3 Computer Security -- Attacks Using Malware -- Malware That Spreads -- Malware That Conceals -- Malware That Profits -- Computer Defenses -- Managing Patches -- Installing Antivirus Software -- Configuring Personal Firewalls -- Using User Account Control (UAC) -- Creating Data Backups -- Recovering from an Attack -- Chapter Summary -- Key Terms -- Review Questions -- Hands-On Projects -- Case Projects -- References -- ch. 4 Internet Security -- How the Internet Works -- The World Wide Web -- E-Mail -- Internet Security Risks -- Mobile Code -- Cookies -- Fraudulent Digital Certificates -- Drive-By Downloads -- Redirected Web Traffic -- E-Mail Risks -- Internet Defenses -- Configuring Web Browser Settings -- E-Mail Defenses --

Contents note continued: Internet Security Best Practices -- Chapter Summary -- Key Terms -- Review Questions -- Hands-On Projects -- Case Projects -- References -- ch. 5 Mobile Security -- Mobile Attacks -- Attacks through Wireless Networks -- Attacks on Mobile Devices -- Mobile Defenses -- Wireless Network Security -- Mobile Device Security -- Chapter Summary -- Key Terms -- Review Questions -- Hands-On Projects -- Case Projects -- References -- ch. 6 Workplace Security -- Restricting Physical Access -- Access to Facilities -- Access to Systems -- Restricting Data Access -- Security Policies -- Access Control -- Crisis Preparedness -- Protecting against Fires -- Computer Forensics -- Disaster Recovery -- Chapter Summary -- Key Terms -- Review Questions -- Hands-On Projects -- Case Projects -- References.

Subject Term:

Computer networks -- Security measures.

Computer crimes -- Prevention.

Confidential communications -- Protection.

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Designed to provide you with the knowledge needed to protect computers and networks from increasingly sophisticated attacks, SECURITY AWARENESS: APPLYING PRACTICE SECURITY IN YOUR WORLD, Fourth Edition continues to present the same straightforward, practical information that has made previous editions so popular. For most computer users, practical computer security poses some daunting challenges: What type of attacks will antivirus software prevent? How do I set up a firewall? How can I test my computer to be sure that attackers cannot reach it through the Internet? When and how should I install Windows patches? This text is designed to help you understand the answers to these questions through a series of real-life user experiences. In addition, hands-on projects and case projects give you the opportunity to test your knowledge and apply what you have learned. SECURITY AWARENESS: APPLYING PRACTICE SECURITY IN YOUR WORLD, Fourth Edition contains up-to-date information on relevant topics such as protecting mobile devices and wireless local area networks.