Information Technology

For introductory computer security, network security or information security courses.

This gateway into the world of computer security provides one volume coverage of all the basic concepts, terminology and issues, along with essential practical skills.

For introductory computer security, network security or information security courses.

Computer Security Fundamentals offers one-volume coverage of the concepts, terminology and issues, along with essential practical skills.

A: Denial of service attacks, malware and viruses are all covered in Computer Security Fundamentals, 1e, which provides students with a comprehensive analysis of the various attacks on computers and most importantly, how to deal with them

A: Computer Security Fundamentals, 1e, covers cyberterrorism, computer fraud and industrial espionage  which introduces students to an array of important security issues often overlooked in other texts

Q. Do you want students have a basic cryptography foundation?

A. Complete coverage of the history of cryptography, symmetric key systems, public/private key systems and digital signatures and certificates cryptography can be found in Computer Security Fundamentals, 1e.

Q. Are case studies and hands-on projects helpful?

A. End-of-chapter exercises, projects, and review questions as well as extensive extra features, practical applications and FYI’s throughoutenable students to take the knowledge they have learned in the chapter and apply it.and provide them with extra tips that help them internalize the necessary information

Other Points of Differentiation

Practical introduction to networking—Basic concepts, terminology and issues, in addition to practical skills in security.

- Provides students with a strong foundation in networking and the Internet.

Solid coverage of various forms of attack—Including denial of service attacks, malware and viruses.

- Provides students with a comprehensive analysis of the various attacks on computer security and how to deal with them.

Coverage of often neglected subject areas—e.g. Cyberterrorism, computer fraud, and industrial espionage.

- Introduces students to an array of important security issues that are often overlooked in other texts.

Basic cryptography foundation.

- Introduces students to the history of cryptography, symmetric key systems, public/private key systems and digital signatures and certificates cryptography. 

End-of-chapter exercises, projects, and review questions.

- Enables students to take the knowledge they have learned in the chapter and apply it.

Extensive extra features, practical applications and FYI’s throughout.

- Provides students with extra tips that help them internalize the necessary information

1. Introduction to Cyber Crime and Security

2. Networks and the Internet

3. Assessing a Target System

4. Denial of Service Attacks

5. Malware

6. Basics of Assessing and Securing a System

7. Encryption

8. Internet Fraud, and Cyber Crime

9. Industrial Espionage

10. Cyber Terrorism and Information Warfare

11. Cyber Detective

12. Security Hardware and Software

Glossary

Resources

References

MCSE 70-220, Windows 2000 Network Security Design (Training & Certification)
MCSE 70-298: Designing Security for a Windows Server 2003 Network (Training & Certification)
Network Security (Computer Science)
Principles of Information Security (Security)
Computer Security Fundamentals (Security)

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For introductory and intermediate courses in computer forensics, digital investigations, or computer crime investigation

 

By applying information systems, computer security, and criminal justice principles and practices to crime investigations and other legal actions, this text teaches students how to use forensically-sound methodologies and software to acquire admissible electronic evidence (e-evidence) with coverage of computer and email forensics, cell phone and IM forensics, and PDA and Blackberry forensics.   

• Computer Forensics: Principles and Practices
  Volonino, Anzaldua & Godwin
  © 2007 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 552 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0131547275 | ISBN-13: 9780131547278
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For introductory computer security, network security or information security courses.

 

This gateway into the world of computer security provides one volume coverage of all the basic concepts, terminology and issues, along with essential practical skills.

• Computer Security Fundamentals
  Easttom
  © 2006 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 368 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0131711296 | ISBN-13: 9780131711297
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For advanced information security courses on disaster recovery

 

With real world examples, this text provides an extensive introduction to disaster recovery focusing on planning the team, planning for the disaster and practicing the plan to make sure that, if ever needed, it will work.

 

• Disaster Recovery: Principles and Practices
  Wells, Walker, Walker & Abarca
  © 2007 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 298 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 013171127X | ISBN-13: 9780131711273
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For introductory courses in Network Security; also appropriate as a supplementary text to a general information course in Networking.

 

This text solves the need for a resource that illustrates the principles underlying security technology, as well as provides complete hands-on exercises for the laboratory. Based on open-source software, this text is oriented toward the first-time networking student. Progressive, practical exercises build confidence; SOHO (small-office-home-office) users will also be impressed with the information provided in the text, as for these users the affordability of open-source solutions can be critical.

• Firewalls and VPNs: Principles and Practices
  Tibbs & Oakes
  © 2006 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 464 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0131547313 | ISBN-13: 9780131547315
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For a introductory course in information security covering principles and practices.

 

This text has been developed to cover the 10 domains in the Information Security Common Body of Knowledge. They include: Security Management Practices, Security Architecture and Models, Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and Disaster Recovery Planning (DRP), Law, Investigations, and Ethics, Physical Security, Operations Security, Access Control Systems and Methodology, Cryptography, Telecommunications, Network, and Internet Security.

• Information Security: Principles and Practices
  Merkow & Breithaupt
  © 2006 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 448 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0131547291 | ISBN-13: 9780131547292
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For any network defense course that assumes students have a basic understanding of computer networks.

 

Fills a void left by other texts with complete coverage of a wide range of defense strategies, forms of attacks, and policies related to computer security.

 

• Network Defense and Countermeasures: Principles and Practices
  Easttom
  © 2006 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 448 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0131711261 | ISBN-13: 9780131711266
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For advanced information security courses on policies and procedures.

 

Security Policies and Procedures: Principles and Practices was created to teach information security policies and procedures and provide students with hands-on practice developing a security policy.

 

This text provides an introduction to security policy, coverage of information security regulation and framework, and policies specific to industry sectors, including financial, healthcare and small business.

• Security Policies and Procedures: Principles and Practices
  Greene
  © 2006 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 608 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0131866915 | ISBN-13: 9780131866911
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