Computer Security Fundamentals

Computer Security Fundamentals, Fourth Edition:

• Clearly explains core concepts, terminology, challenges, technologies, and skills
• Covers today's latest attacks and countermeasures
• The perfect beginner's guide for anyone interested in a computer security career

Chuck Easttom brings together complete coverage of all basic concepts, terminology, and issues, along with all the skills students need to get started.

Drawing on 20+ years of experience as a security instructor, consultant, and researcher, Easttom helps students take a proactive, realistic approach to assessing threats and implementing countermeasures. Writing clearly and simply, he addresses crucial issues that many introductory security books ignore, while addressing the realities of a world where billions of new devices are Internet-connected.

This guide covers web attacks, hacking, spyware, network defense, security appliances, VPNs, password use, and much more. Its many tips and examples reflect new industry trends and the state-of-the-art in both attacks and defense. Exercises, projects, and review questions in every chapter help students deepen their understanding and apply all they've learned.

Whether you're a student, a professional, or a manager, this guide will help you protect your assets-and expand your career options.

• The most up-to-date computer security concepts text on the market
• Strong coverage and comprehensive analysis of key attacks, including denial of service, malware, and viruses
• Covers oft-neglected subject areas such as cyberterrorism, computer fraud, and industrial espionage
• Contains end-of-chapter exercises, projects, review questions, and plenty of real-world tips
• Instructor's guide, lecture slides, and test bank included to make planning for class a breeze

One-volume coverage of all the core concepts, terminology, issues, and practical skills modern computer security professionals need to know

• The most up-to-date computer security concepts text on the market
• Strong coverage and comprehensive analysis of key attacks, including denial of service, malware, and viruses
• Covers oft-neglected subject areas such as cyberterrorism, computer fraud, and industrial espionage
• Contains end-of-chapter exercises, projects, review questions, and plenty of real-world tips