Computer and Information Security Handbook
The second edition of this comprehensive handbook of computer and information security provides the most complete view of computer security and privacy available. It offers in-depth coverage of security theory, technology, and practice as they relate to established technologies as well as recent advances. It explores practical solutions to many security issues. Individual chapters are authored by leading experts in the field and address the immediate and long-term challenges in the authors' respective areas of expertise. The book is organized into 10 parts comprised of 70 contributed chapters by leading experts in the areas of networking and systems security, information management, cyber warfare and security, encryption technology, privacy, data storage, physical security, and a host of advanced security topics. New to this edition are chapters on intrusion detection, securing the cloud, securing web apps, ethical hacking, cyber forensics, physical security, disaster recovery, cyber attack deterrence, and more. - Chapters by leaders in the field on theory and practice of computer and information security technology, allowing the reader to develop a new level of technical expertise - Comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of security issues allows the reader to remain current and fully informed from multiple viewpoints - Presents methods of analysis and problem-solving techniques, enhancing the reader's grasp of the material and ability to implement practical solutions
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Computer and Information Security Handbook
The second edition of this comprehensive handbook of computer and information security provides the most complete view of computer security and privacy available. It offers in-depth coverage of security theory, technology, and practice as they relate to established technologies as well as recent advances. It explores practical solutions to many security issues. Individual chapters are authored by leading experts in the field and address the immediate and long-term challenges in the authors' respective areas of expertise. The book is organized into 10 parts comprised of 70 contributed chapters by leading experts in the areas of networking and systems security, information management, cyber warfare and security, encryption technology, privacy, data storage, physical security, and a host of advanced security topics. New to this edition are chapters on intrusion detection, securing the cloud, securing web apps, ethical hacking, cyber forensics, physical security, disaster recovery, cyber attack deterrence, and more. - Chapters by leaders in the field on theory and practice of computer and information security technology, allowing the reader to develop a new level of technical expertise - Comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of security issues allows the reader to remain current and fully informed from multiple viewpoints - Presents methods of analysis and problem-solving techniques, enhancing the reader's grasp of the material and ability to implement practical solutions
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The second edition of this comprehensive handbook of computer and information security provides the most complete view of computer security and privacy available. It offers in-depth coverage of security theory, technology, and practice as they relate to established technologies as well as recent advances. It explores practical solutions to many security issues. Individual chapters are authored by leading experts in the field and address the immediate and long-term challenges in the authors' respective areas of expertise. The book is organized into 10 parts comprised of 70 contributed chapters by leading experts in the areas of networking and systems security, information management, cyber warfare and security, encryption technology, privacy, data storage, physical security, and a host of advanced security topics. New to this edition are chapters on intrusion detection, securing the cloud, securing web apps, ethical hacking, cyber forensics, physical security, disaster recovery, cyber attack deterrence, and more. - Chapters by leaders in the field on theory and practice of computer and information security technology, allowing the reader to develop a new level of technical expertise - Comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of security issues allows the reader to remain current and fully informed from multiple viewpoints - Presents methods of analysis and problem-solving techniques, enhancing the reader's grasp of the material and ability to implement practical solutions

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780123946126
Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann Publishers
Publication date: 11/05/2012
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 1200
File size: 20 MB
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About the Author

John Vacca is an independent information technology consultant and researcher, professional writer, editor, reviewer, and author based in Pomeroy, Ohio, USA. Since 1982, John has authored, edited, and published more than 85 books, including Smart Cities Policies and Financing: Approaches and Solutions, Elsevier; Cloud Computing Security: Foundations and Challenges, Taylor and Francis/CRC Press; Solving Urban Infrastructure Problems Using Smart City Technologies: Handbook on Planning, Design, Development, and Regulation, Elsevier; Online Terrorist Propaganda, Recruitment, and Radicalization, Taylor and Francis/CRC Press; Nanoscale Networking and Communications Handbook, Taylor and Francis/CRC Press; Handbook of Sensor Networking: Advanced Technologies and Applications, Taylor and Francis/CRC Press; Network and System Security 2/e, Elsevier/Syngress; Cyber Security and IT Infrastructure Protection, Elsevier/Syngress; and Managing Information Security 2/e, Elsevier/Syngress; among many others.
John was a Configuration Management Specialist, Computer Specialist, and the Computer Security Official (CSO) for NASA’s space station program (Freedom) and the International Space Station Program from 1988 until his retirement from NASA in 1995. John has also been a security consultant for major motion pictures, including AntiTrust, Collateral, and Identity Theft: The Michelle Brown Story. He received his M.Sc. from Kansas State University and an MBA from Emporia State University and served in the United States Air Force from 1967-1971.

Table of Contents

PART I: OVERVIEW OF SYSTEM AND NETWORK SECURITY: A COMPREHENSIVE INTRODUCTION Chapter 1: Building a Secure Organization Chapter 2: A Cryptography Primer Chapter 3: Verifying User and Host Identity Chapter 4: Preventing System Intrusions Chapter 5: Guarding Against Network Intrusions Chapter 6: Ensuring Network Confidentiality Chapter 7: UNIX and Linux Security Chapter 8: Internet Security Chapter 9: Intranet Security Chapter 10: Local Area Network (LAN) Security Chapter 11: Wireless Network Security Chapter 12: RFID Security

PART II: MANAGING INFORMATION SECURITY
Chapter 13: Security Essentials for IT Managers: Protecting Mission-Critical Systems Chapter 14: Security Management Systems Chapter 15: IT Security Management Chapter 16: ID Management Chapter 17: Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems Chapter 18: Computer Forensics Chapter 19: Firewalls Chapter 20: Penetration Testing Chapter 21: Vulnerability Assessment

PART III: ENCRYPTION TECHNOLOGY
Chapter 22: Data Encryption
Chapter 23: Satellite Encryption
Chapter 24: Public Key Infrastructure
Chapter 25: Instant Messaging Security

PART IV: PRIVACY AND ACCESS MANAGEMENT
Chapter 26: Net Privacy
Chapter 27: Virtual Private Networks
Chapter 28: Identity Theft
Chapter 29: Access Management
Chapter 30: IPSec Versus SSL VPNs For Secure Remote Access Chapter 31: VoIP Security

PART V: STORAGE SECURITY
Chapter 32: SAN Security
Chapter 33: Disaster Recovery
Chapter 34: Risk Management

PART VI: PHYSICAL SECURITY
Chapter 35: Physical Security Essentials Chapter 36: Facilities Security Management Chapter 37: Biometerics Chapter 38: Homeland Security Chapter 39: Information Warfare

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