Computer Security Fundamentals, 5th Edition

Computer Security Fundamentals, 5th Edition

by William Chuck Easttom
Released February 2023
Publisher(s): Pearson IT Certification
ISBN: 9780137984756

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Book description

ONE-VOLUME INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SECURITY

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

Dr. Chuck Easttom brings together complete coverage of all basic concepts, terminology, and issues, along with all the skills you need to get started. Drawing on 30 years of experience as a security instructor, consultant, and researcher, Easttom helps you 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 refl ect new industry trends and the state-of-the-art in both attacks and defense. Exercises, projects, and review questions in every chapter help you deepen your understanding and apply all youve learned.

LEARN HOW TO

  • Identify and prioritize potential threats to your network

  • Use basic networking knowledge to improve security

  • Get inside the minds of hackers, so you can deter their attacks

  • Implement a proven layered approach to network security

  • Resist modern social engineering attacks

  • Defend against todays most common Denial of Service (DoS) attacks

  • Halt viruses, spyware, worms, Trojans, and other malware

  • Prevent problems arising from malfeasance or ignorance

  • Choose the best encryption methods for your organization

  • Compare security technologies, including the latest security appliances

  • Implement security policies that will work in your environment

  • Scan your network for vulnerabilities

  • Evaluate potential security consultants

  • Master basic computer forensics and know what to do if youre attacked

  • Learn how cyberterrorism and information warfare are evolving

Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. About This eBook
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Pearson’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  6. Credits
  7. Contents at a Glance
  8. Table of Contents
  9. About the Author
  10. About the Technical Reviewer
  11. Dedication Page
  12. Acknowledgments
  13. We Want to Hear from You!
  14. Reader Services
  15. Introduction
  16. Chapter 1. Introduction to Computer Security
    1. Introduction
    2. How Seriously Should You Take Threats to Network Security?
    3. Identifying Types of Threats
    4. Assessing the Likelihood of an Attack on Your Network
    5. Basic Security Terminology
    6. Concepts and Approaches
    7. How Do Legal Issues Impact Network Security?
    8. Online Security Resources
    9. Summary
  17. Chapter 2. Networks and the Internet
    1. Introduction
    2. Network Basics
    3. How the Internet Works
    4. History of the Internet
    5. Basic Network Utilities
    6. Other Network Devices
    7. Advanced Network Communications Topics
    8. Cloud Computing
    9. Summary
  18. Chapter 3. Cyber Stalking, Fraud, and Abuse
    1. Introduction
    2. How Internet Fraud Works
    3. Identity Theft
    4. Cyber Stalking
    5. Protecting Yourself Against Cybercrime
    6. Summary
  19. Chapter 4. Denial of Service Attacks
    1. Introduction
    2. DoS Attacks
    3. Illustrating an Attack
    4. Common Tools Used for DoS Attacks
    5. DoS Weaknesses
    6. Specific DoS Attacks
    7. Real-World Examples of DoS Attacks
    8. How to Defend Against DoS Attacks
    9. Summary
  20. Chapter 5. Malware
    1. Introduction
    2. Viruses
    3. Trojan Horses
    4. The Buffer-Overflow Attack
    5. Spyware
    6. Other Forms of Malware
    7. Detecting and Eliminating Viruses and Spyware
    8. Summary
  21. Chapter 6. Techniques Used by Hackers
    1. Introduction
    2. Basic Terminology
    3. The Reconnaissance Phase
    4. Actual Attacks
    5. Malware Creation
    6. Penetration Testing
    7. The Dark Web
    8. Summary
  22. Chapter 7. Industrial Espionage in Cyberspace
    1. Introduction
    2. What Is Industrial Espionage?
    3. Information as an Asset
    4. Real-World Examples of Industrial Espionage
    5. How Does Espionage Occur?
    6. Protecting Against Industrial Espionage
    7. Trade Secrets
    8. The Industrial Espionage Act
    9. Spear Phishing
    10. Summary
  23. Chapter 8. Encryption
    1. Introduction
    2. Cryptography Basics
    3. History of Encryption
    4. Modern Cryptography Methods
    5. Public Key (Asymmetric) Encryption
    6. PGP
    7. Legitimate Versus Fraudulent Encryption Methods
    8. Digital Signatures
    9. Hashing
    10. MAC and HMAC
    11. Steganography
    12. Cryptanalysis
    13. Cryptography Used on the Internet
    14. Quantum Computing Cryptography
    15. Summary
  24. Chapter 9. Computer Security Technology
    1. Introduction
    2. Virus Scanners
    3. Firewalls
    4. Antispyware
    5. IDSs
    6. Digital Certificates
    7. SSL/TLS
    8. Virtual Private Networks
    9. Wi-Fi Security
    10. Summary
  25. Chapter 10. Security Policies
    1. Introduction
    2. What Is a Policy?
    3. Important Standards
    4. Defining User Policies
    5. Defining System Administration Policies
    6. Security Breaches
    7. Defining Access Control
    8. Development Policies
    9. Standards, Guidelines, and Procedures
    10. Disaster Recovery
    11. Zero Trust
    12. Important Laws
    13. Summary
  26. Chapter 11. Network Scanning and Vulnerability Scanning
    1. Introduction
    2. Basics of Assessing a System
    3. Securing Computer Systems
    4. Scanning Your Network
    5. Testing and Scanning Standards
    6. Getting Professional Help
    7. Summary
  27. Chapter 12. Cyber Terrorism and Information Warfare
    1. Introduction
    2. Actual Cases of Cyber Terrorism
    3. Weapons of Cyber Warfare
    4. Economic Attacks
    5. Military Operations Attacks
    6. General Attacks
    7. Supervisory Control and Data Acquisitions (SCADA)
    8. Information Warfare
    9. Actual Cases of Cyber Terrorism
    10. Future Trends
    11. Defense Against Cyber Terrorism
    12. Terrorist Recruiting and Communication
    13. TOR and the Dark Web
    14. Summary
  28. Chapter 13. Cyber Detective
    1. Introduction
    2. General Searches
    3. Company Searches
    4. Court Records and Criminal Checks
    5. Usenet
    6. Google
    7. Maltego
    8. Summary
  29. Chapter 14. Introduction to Forensics
    1. Introduction
    2. General Guidelines
    3. Finding Evidence on a PC
    4. Finding Evidence in System Logs
    5. Getting Back Deleted Files
    6. Operating System Utilities
    7. The Windows Registry
    8. Mobile Forensics: Cell Phone Concepts
    9. The Need for Forensic Certification
    10. Expert Witnesses
    11. Additional Types of Forensics
    12. Summary
  30. Chapter 15. Cybersecurity Engineering
    1. Introduction
    2. Defining Cybersecurity Engineering
    3. Standards
    4. SecML
    5. Modeling
    6. Summary
  31. Glossary
  32. Appendix A: Resources
    1. General Computer Crime and Cyber Terrorism
    2. General Knowledge
    3. Cyber Stalking
    4. Identity Theft
    5. Port Scanners and Sniffers
    6. Password Crackers
    7. Countermeasures
    8. Cyber Investigation Tools
    9. General Tools
    10. Virus Research
  33. Appendix B: Answers to the Multiple Choice Questions
    1. Chapter 1
    2. Chapter 2
    3. Chapter 3
    4. Chapter 4
    5. Chapter 5
    6. Chapter 6
    7. Chapter 7
    8. Chapter 8
    9. Chapter 9
    10. Chapter 10
    11. Chapter 11
    12. Chapter 12
    13. Chapter 13
    14. Chapter 14
    15. Chapter 15
  34. Index
  35. Code Snippets

Product information

  • Title: Computer Security Fundamentals, 5th Edition
  • Author(s): William Chuck Easttom
  • Release date: February 2023
  • Publisher(s): Pearson IT Certification
  • ISBN: 9780137984756