Computer Security Fundamentals, Second Edition

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 realworld tips.

Computer Security Fundamentals, Second Edition is designed to be the ideal one volume gateway into the entire field of computer security. It brings together thoroughly updated coverage of all basic concepts, terminology, and issues, along with the practical skills essential to security. Drawing on his extensive experience as both an IT professional and instructor, Chuck Easttom thoroughly covers core topics such as vulnerability assessment, virus attacks, buffer overflow, hacking, spyware, network defense, firewalls, VPNs, Intrusion Detection Systems, and passwords. Unlike many other authors, however, he also fully addresses more specialized issues, including cyber terrorism, industrial espionage and encryption - including public/private key systems, digital signatures, and certificates. This edition has been extensively updated to address the latest issues and technologies, including cyberbullying/cyberstalking, session hijacking, steganography, and more. Its examples have been updated to reflect the current state-of-the-art in both attacks and defense. End-of-chapter exercises, projects, and review questions guide readers in applying the knowledge they've gained, and Easttom offers many tips that readers would otherwise have to discover through hard experience.