The Basics of Information Security: Understanding the Fundamentals of InfoSec in Theory and Practice

by Jason Andress

Overview

As part of the Syngress Basics series, The Basics of Information Security provides you with fundamental knowledge of information security in both theoretical and practical aspects. Author Jason Andress gives you the basic knowledge needed to understand the key concepts of confidentiality, integrity, and availability, and then dives into practical applications of these ideas in the areas of operational, physical, network, application, and operating system security.

The Basics of Information Security gives you clear-non-technical explanations of how infosec works and how to apply these principles whether you're in the IT field or want to understand how it affects your career and business. The new Second Edition has been updated for the latest trends and threats, including new material on many infosec subjects.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780128007440
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	06/09/2014
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Jason Andress (CISSP, ISSAP, CISM, GPEN) is a seasoned security professional with a depth of experience in both the academic and business worlds. Presently he carries out information security oversight duties, performing penetration testing, risk assessment, and compliance functions to ensure that critical assets are protected. Jason has taught undergraduate and graduate security courses since 2005 and holds a doctorate in computer science, researching in the area of data protection. He has authored several publications and books, writing on topics including data security, network security, penetration testing, and digital forensics.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. What is Information Security?
Chapter 2. Identification and Authentication
Chapter 3. Authorization and Access control
Chapter 4. Auditing and Accountability
Chapter 5. Cryptography
Chapter 6. Operations Security
Chapter 7. Physical Security
Chapter 8. Network Security
Chapter 9. Operating System Security
Chapter 10. Application Security

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Understand the basics of information security in both theory and practice.

Editorial Reviews

"...can best serve as a precursor to the issue of information security, as it introduces various threat perceptions and related topics in a manner that is easy to understand." —Computing Reviews, 2014

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