Computer and Network Security Essentials


Book Description

This book introduces readers to the tools needed to protect IT resources and communicate with security specialists when there is a security problem. The book covers a wide range of security topics including Cryptographic Technologies, Network Security, Security Management, Information Assurance, Security Applications, Computer Security, Hardware Security, and Biometrics and Forensics. It introduces the concepts, techniques, methods, approaches, and trends needed by security specialists to improve their security skills and capabilities. Further, it provides a glimpse into future directions where security techniques, policies, applications, and theories are headed. The book represents a collection of carefully selected and reviewed chapters written by diverse security experts in the listed fields and edited by prominent security researchers. Complementary slides are available for download on the book’s website at Springer.com.




Network Security Essentials


Book Description

Network Security Essentials, Third Edition is a thorough, up-to-date introduction to the deterrence, prevention, detection, and correction of security violations involving information delivery across networks and the Internet.




Network Security Essentials


Book Description

It's no longer an option. Network security is essential to every corporation, organization, institution, and small business on the planet. Anyone working in IT or other computer-related professions must know the practical applications and standards for enforcing network security. Whether student, professor, or industry professional, this book will provide you with the most up-to-date, comprehensive coverage of vital Internet-based security tools and applications. Organized to provide critical information in the optimal sequence for classroom instruction and self-study, this book also serves as a useful reference for practicing system engineers, programmers, system managers, network managers, product marketers, system support specialists and other professionals. Stallings has expanded and updated his popular first edition of Network Security Essentials to include: *New discussion of Advanced Encryption Standard *Expanded discussion of Viruses, Worms, and Intruders *Key words and review questions for each chapter *Web site for instructor and student support at http: //www WilliamStallings.com/NetSec2e.html




Internet Security Essentials


Book Description

Internet is spreading day by day. The security issue of Internet is a challenging job. The business organizations and people require secure communications over the internet. Moreover, in online business shoppers must feel completely assured that their credit card and banking details are secure and cannot be accessed by hackers. This book describes the concepts of network security algorithms for secure communication and e-commerce transactions in a simplified way. I have tried to provide the solution to understand the Complex concepts with the help of flow diagrams and examples. Major topics covered in this book are –Internet and TCP/IP protocol suite, Symmetric key cryptography, DES (Data Encryption Standard), IDEA (International Data Encryption Algorithm), AES (Advanced Encryption Standard), Asymmetric key cryptography, RSA algorithm, digital envelop and digital signature, Message digest, MD5 algorithm, SHA (Secure Hash Algorithm), SSL (Secure Socket Layer), SHTTP (Secure HTTP), SET (Secure Electronic Transaction), 3D secure protocol, Electronic money, PEM (Privacy Enhanced Mail), PGP (Pretty Good Privacy), S/MIME (Secure Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions), Firewall, IPsec (IP Security Protocol), VPN (Virtual Private Network). Cybercrime and cyber terrorism, Indian IT Act




Cybersecurity Essentials


Book Description

An accessible introduction to cybersecurity concepts and practices Cybersecurity Essentials provides a comprehensive introduction to the field, with expert coverage of essential topics required for entry-level cybersecurity certifications. An effective defense consists of four distinct challenges: securing the infrastructure, securing devices, securing local networks, and securing the perimeter. Overcoming these challenges requires a detailed understanding of the concepts and practices within each realm. This book covers each challenge individually for greater depth of information, with real-world scenarios that show what vulnerabilities look like in everyday computing scenarios. Each part concludes with a summary of key concepts, review questions, and hands-on exercises, allowing you to test your understanding while exercising your new critical skills. Cybersecurity jobs range from basic configuration to advanced systems analysis and defense assessment. This book provides the foundational information you need to understand the basics of the field, identify your place within it, and start down the security certification path. Learn security and surveillance fundamentals Secure and protect remote access and devices Understand network topologies, protocols, and strategies Identify threats and mount an effective defense Cybersecurity Essentials gives you the building blocks for an entry level security certification and provides a foundation of cybersecurity knowledge




Cyber Security Essentials


Book Description

The sophisticated methods used in recent high-profile cyber incidents have driven many to need to understand how such security issues work. Demystifying the complexity often associated with information assurance, Cyber Security Essentials provides a clear understanding of the concepts behind prevalent threats, tactics, and procedures.To accomplish




Essential Computer Security: Everyone's Guide to Email, Internet, and Wireless Security


Book Description

Essential Computer Security provides the vast home user and small office computer market with the information they must know in order to understand the risks of computing on the Internet and what they can do to protect themselves.Tony Bradley is the Guide for the About.com site for Internet Network Security. In his role managing the content for a site that has over 600,000 page views per month and a weekly newsletter with 25,000 subscribers, Tony has learned how to talk to people, everyday people, about computer security. Intended for the security illiterate, Essential Computer Security is a source of jargon-less advice everyone needs to operate their computer securely.* Written in easy to understand non-technical language that novices can comprehend* Provides detailed coverage of the essential security subjects that everyone needs to know * Covers just enough information to educate without being overwhelming




Computer Security Basics


Book Description

This is the must-have book for a must-know field. Today, general security knowledge is mandatory, and, if you who need to understand the fundamentals, Computer Security Basics 2nd Edition is the book to consult. 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. This handbook describes complicated concepts such as trusted systems, encryption, and mandatory access control in simple terms. It tells you what you need to know to understand the basics of computer security, and it will help you persuade your employees to practice safe computing. Topics include: Computer security concepts Security breaches, such as viruses and other malicious programs Access controls Security policy Web attacks Communications and network security Encryption Physical security and biometrics Wireless network security Computer security and requirements of the Orange Book OSI Model and TEMPEST




Zscaler Cloud Security Essentials


Book Description

Harness the capabilities of Zscaler to deliver a secure, cloud-based, scalable web proxy and provide a zero-trust network access solution for private enterprise application access to end users Key FeaturesGet up to speed with Zscaler without the need for expensive trainingImplement Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) and Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) security solutions with real-world deploymentsFind out how to choose the right options and features to architect a customized solution with ZscalerBook Description Many organizations are moving away from on-premises solutions to simplify administration and reduce expensive hardware upgrades. This book uses real-world examples of deployments to help you explore Zscaler, an information security platform that offers cloud-based security for both web traffic and private enterprise applications. You'll start by understanding how Zscaler was born in the cloud, how it evolved into a mature product, and how it continues to do so with the addition of sophisticated features that are necessary to stay ahead in today's corporate environment. The book then covers Zscaler Internet Access and Zscaler Private Access architectures in detail, before moving on to show you how to map future security requirements to ZIA features and transition your business applications to ZPA. As you make progress, you'll get to grips with all the essential features needed to architect a customized security solution and support it. Finally, you'll find out how to troubleshoot the newly implemented ZIA and ZPA solutions and make them work efficiently for your enterprise. By the end of this Zscaler book, you'll have developed the skills to design, deploy, implement, and support a customized Zscaler security solution. What you will learnUnderstand the need for Zscaler in the modern enterpriseStudy the fundamental architecture of the Zscaler cloudGet to grips with the essential features of ZIA and ZPAFind out how to architect a Zscaler solutionDiscover best practices for deploying and implementing Zscaler solutionsFamiliarize yourself with the tasks involved in the operational maintenance of the Zscaler solutionWho this book is for This book is for security engineers, security architects, security managers, and security operations specialists who may be involved in transitioning to or from Zscaler or want to learn about deployment, implementation, and support of a Zscaler solution. Anyone looking to step into the ever-expanding world of zero-trust network access using the Zscaler solution will also find this book useful.




Security Essentials


Book Description

The Security Essentials Study Guide provides users with a valuable means of review and practice essential for important knowledge and skills. The first half of the study guide provides practice exercises that reinforce concepts and skills learned in the corre- sponding textbook chapters. The completion of these activities greatly enhances the comprehension of the topics covered in the corresponding textbook chapter. The second half of the study guide includes a CompTIA Security+ Reference Guide to help learners study and prepare for the CompTIA Security+ Exam. The reference guide includes a detailed review of each CompTIA objective, including examples and related concepts.