Have you locked your castle Gate ?

Home and small business computer security

Brian Shea

194 pages, parution le 22/05/2002

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Résumé

Is your computer safe ? Could an intruder sneak in and steal your information, or plant a virus ? Have you locked your castle gate ?

This book outlines the fundamental concepts and techniques behind information security that every computer user needs to know.

Primarily geared toward home and small business Windows users, Have You Locked the Castle Gate? is a basic yet highly effective guide to protecting your personal files, fending off viruses and hackers, and purchasing goods and services securely online. It addresses common security issues in a clear, easy-to-understand way that nontechnical users will greatly appreciate.

You will learn about :

Basic security concepts and practices for your computer, network, and server.
Authentication and encryption fundamentals. Are users who they say they are ?
Defending against hackers, and the reasons why someone would want to hack you.
Viruses, worms, hoaxes, spam, and other nuisances and threats.
The best places to go for additional expert information about Internet security.
And much more.

Sommaire

Introduction

Chapter 1. Assessing Risk
Chapter 2. General Network security
Chapter 3. Securing your computer
Chapter 4. Securing your server
Chapter 5. Connecting to the Internet
Chapter 6. E-mail security
Chapter 7. Web Security
Chapter 8. Defending Against Hackers
Chapter 9. Viruses, Trojan Horses, Hoaxes

Appendix A. Additional Resources
Appendix B. Glossary of Security Terms and Acronyms
Bibliography
Index

Caractéristiques techniques

	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Addison Wesley
Auteur(s)	Brian Shea
Parution	22/05/2002
Nb. de pages	194
Format	18,5 x 23,5
Couverture	Broché
Poids	464g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780201719550