Computer Security Fundamentals

by William (Chuck) Easttom II

Welcome to today’s most useful and practical one-volume introduction to computer security. Chuck Easttom brings together up-to-the-minute coverage of all basic concepts, terminology, and issues, along with all the skills you need to get started in the field. Drawing on his extensive experience as a security instructor and consultant, Easttom thoroughly covers core topics, such as vulnerability assessment, virus attacks, hacking, spyware, network defense, passwords, firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection. Writing clearly and simply, he fully addresses crucial issues that many introductory security books ignore, from industrial espionage to cyberbullying.

Computer Security Fundamentals, Second Edition is packed with tips and examples, all extensively updated for the state-of-the-art in both attacks and defense. Each chapter offers exercises, projects, and review questions designed to deepen your understanding and help you apply all you’ve learned. Whether you’re a student, a system or network administrator, a manager, or a law enforcement professional, this book will help you protect your systems and data and expand your career options

352 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Rachel Bayles · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very basic text for non-IT types to get an idea what goes on underneath the hood. At the very least, will frighten you into doing regular backups.

[Wayne McCoy · Rating 3 out of 5]

A solid introduction to computer security basics covering topics ranging from hackers and frauds to security policies and computer forensics. This book is by no means comprehensive, but provides lots of very useful information to anyone looking for a start in computer security.

Each chapter ends with a series of self tests and exercises built to give the user further knowledge, and the book is full of links for further study and information. There are plenty of real world examples and best practices as well as baseline templates for security policies. A good start for anyone looking to begin learning about this field of study.