Computer and Information Security Handbook

by John R. Vacca (Editor)

Overview

This comprehensive reference on computer security offers deep coverage of a wide range of issues in computer and cyber security theory, applications, and best practices--

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780128038437
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	06/02/2017
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	1280
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.88(h) x (d)

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

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

Comprehensive, up-to-date reference on computer and information security that offers the latest insights on emerging technologies and advancements

Editorial Reviews

"This is the 2nd edition of the classic reference on system security but encompasses many new topics that have become relevant since the 1st edition…In this huge volume (1171 pages and online content) the numerous chapters cover almost every conceivable aspect of information and system security." —Reference & Research Book News, October 2013

"The handbook is well organized and homogeneous, despite contributions by various authors. The new section on practical security is a welcome addition…this handbook will continue to be a very useful resource for professionals and students. I strongly recommend it for individuals as well as libraries." —ComputingReviews.com, September 12, 2013

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