Principles of Computer Security: CompTIA Security+ and Beyond, Fifth Edition, 5th Edition

PREFACE

Information and computer security has moved from the confines of academia to mainstream America in the 21st century. Data breaches, information disclosures, and high-profile hacks involving the theft of information and intellectual property seem to be a regular staple of the news. It has become increasingly obvious to everybody that something needs to be done to secure not only our nation’s critical infrastructure but also the businesses we deal with on a daily basis. The question is, “Where do we begin?” What can the average information technology professional do to secure the systems that they are hired to maintain? One immediate answer is education and training. If we want to secure our computer systems and networks, we need to ...