CHAPTER THIRTEEN Security

Distrust and caution are the parents of security.

—BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

CHAPTER TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. A Quick Note on How We Got Here 350
2. Managing Security 353
3. Security Solutions and Technologies 360
4. Types of Threats 375
5. Stay Informed 378
6. Additional Resources 379

(In)security Is Everywhere. Security is a critical component of an IT Manager’s life. Almost every decision he makes will have to be evaluated at some point for its security implications. Hiring a new programmer? How much access should that person have? Installing a new server? Who is allowed to access it? Making sure that authorized people have the access they need, (and only the access they need), along with making sure unauthorized people ...

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