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Computer Security Basics, Second Edition

By
Rick Lehtinen, G.T. Gangemi Sr.
Publisher:
O'Reilly Media
Released:
June 2006
Pages:
312

Product Editions

  1. Computer Security Basics, Second Edition - June 2006
  2. Computer Security Basics - July 1991 (out of print)
Description

The new edition builds on the well-established principles developed in the original edition and thoroughly updates that core knowledge. For anyone involved with computer security, including security administrators, system administrators, developers, and IT managers, Computer Security Basics 2nd Edition offers a clear overview of the security concepts you need to know, including access controls, malicious software, security policy, cryptography, biometrics, as well as government regulations and standards.

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Table of Contents

  1. Security for Today

    1. Chapter 1 Introduction

      1. The New Insecurity
      2. What Is Computer Security?
      3. Threats to Security
      4. Why Buy Security?
      5. What's a User to Do?
      6. Summary

    2. Chapter 2 Some Security History

      1. Information and Its Controls
      2. Computer Security: Then and Now
      3. Early Computer Security Efforts
      4. Building Toward Standardization
      5. Computer Security Mandates and Legislation
      6. Summary

  2. Computer Security

    1. Chapter 3 Computer System Security and Access Controls

      1. What Makes a System Secure?
      2. System Access: Logging into Your System
      3. Summary

    2. Chapter 4 Viruses and Other Wildlife

      1. Financial Effects of Malicious Programs
      2. Viruses and Public Health
      3. Viruses, Worms, and Trojans (Oh, My!)
      4. Who Writes Viruses?
      5. Remedies
      6. The Virus Hype
      7. An Ounce of Prevention
      8. Summary

    3. Chapter 5 Establishing and Maintaining a Security Policy

      1. Administrative Security
      2. Overall Planning and Administration
      3. Day-to-Day Administration
      4. Separation of Duties
      5. Summary

    4. Chapter 6 Web Attacks and Internet Vulnerabilities

      1. About the Internet
      2. What Are the Network Protocols?
      3. The Fragile Web
      4. Summary

  3. Communications Security

    1. Chapter 7 Encryption

      1. Some History
      2. What Is Encryption?
      3. The Data Encryption Standard
      4. Other Cryptographic Algorithms
      5. Message Authentication
      6. Government Cryptographic Programs
      7. Cryptographic Export Restrictions
      8. Summary

    2. Chapter 8 Communications and Network Security

      1. What Makes Communication Secure?
      2. Modems
      3. Networks
      4. Network Security
      5. Summary

  4. Other Types of Security

    1. Chapter 9 Physical Security and Biometrics

      1. Physical Security
      2. Locks and Keys: Old and New
      3. Biometrics
      4. Gentle Reminder
      5. Summary

    2. Chapter 10 Wireless Network Security

      1. How We Got Here
      2. Today's Wireless Infrastructure
      3. How Wireless Works
      4. Playing the Fields
      5. What Is This dB Stuff?
      6. Why Does All This Matter?
      7. Encouraging Diversity
      8. Physical Layer Wireless Attacks
      9. Summary

  5. Appendixes

    1. Appendix OSI Model

    2. Appendix TEMPEST

      1. The Problem of Emanations
      2. The TEMPEST Program
      3. TEMPEST Standards
      4. Hard As You Try

    3. Appendix The Orange Book, FIPS PUBS, and the Common Criteria

      1. About the Orange Book
      2. Rating by the Book
      3. Summary of Orange Book Classes
      4. FIPS by the Numbers
      5. I Don't Want You Smelling My Fish

  1. About the Author

  2. Colophon

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Product Details
Title:
Computer Security Basics, Second Edition
By:
Rick Lehtinen, G.T. Gangemi Sr.
Publisher:
O'Reilly Media
Formats:
  • Print
  • Safari Books Online
Print Release:
June 2006
Pages:
312
Print ISBN:
978-0-596-00669-3
| ISBN 10:
0-596-00669-1
Customer Reviews
About the Authors

  1. Rick Lehtinen

    Rick Lehtinen started his career in electronic communications, from installing two-way radios to building television stations and satellite uplink facilities. Frequent contribution of articles to the trade press led to a position as an editor at Broadcast Engineering magazine, as well as a sister publication, Video Systems, which was followed by nationwide travel promoting desktop video production as "Dr. Video". After relocating to Phoenix, Lehtinen researched and produced marketing information for the semiconductor industry. This lead to a survey of computers and networking, which field eventually became a passion. Lehtinen financed his studies by teaching and writing, and is on the adjunct faculty of several community colleges and vocational schools. As a course writer for the Cisco Network Academy, he has worked with materials from conception through post-production, including learner assessment and the creation of annoying multiple choice questions. Lehtinen holds certifications in computer security (CISSP), networking (CCNP, CCDP), and telecommunications design (BICSII RCDD) and is the author of Computer Security Basics, 2/E. His hobbies include spending time with his family, playing the tuba, and writing about complimentary/alternative medical technologies.

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  2. G.T. Gangemi Sr.

    G.T. Gangemi, Sr., is Director of Wang Laboratories' Secure Systems Program. The Wang organization mirrors the structure of the U.S. government's Information Security (INFOSEC) program, encompassing computer security (COMPUSEC), communications security (COMSEC), TEMPEST, and physical access. Mr. Gangemi is responsible for all Wang security-related products designed for government and commercial use. He has previously held management positions at Wang in a variety of areas, including research and development, product management and marketing, account management, and business planning. He attended La Salle College and the Program for Senior Executives at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government. He served in the U.S. Army and is a private pilot.

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