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

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 20+ 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 reflect 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 you’ve learned.

Whether you’re a student, a professional, or a manager, this guide will help you protect your assets–and expand your career options.

Introduction

Chapter 1: Introduction to Computer Security

Chapter 2: Networks and the Internet

Chapter 3: Cyber Stalking, Fraud, and Abuse

Chapter 4: Denial of Service Attacks

Chapter 5: Malware

Chapter 6: Techniques Used by Hackers

Chapter 7: Industrial Espionage in Cyberspace

Chapter 8: Encryption

Chapter 9: Computer Security Technology

Chapter 10: Security Policies

Chapter 11: Network Scanning and Vulnerability Scanning

Chapter 12: Cyber Terrorism and Information Warfare

Chapter 13: Cyber Detective

Chapter 14: Introduction to Forensics

Appendix A: Glossary

Appendix B: Resources

Appendix C: Answers to the Multiple Choice Questions