Computer security handbook

Computers are an integral part of our economic, social, professional, governmental, and military infrastructures. They have become necessities in virtually every area of modern life, but their vulnerability is of increasing concern. Computer-based systems are constantly under threats of inadvertent error and acts of nature, as well as those attributable to unethical, immoral, and criminal activities. It is the purpose of this Computer Security Handbook to provide guidance in eliminating these threats where possible, and if not, then to lessen any losses attributable to them.

the Definitive Formula For Computer Security, From Power Outages To Theft And Sabotage

whether You Are In Charge Of Many Computers, Or Even One Important One, There Are Immediate Steps You Can Take To Safeguard Your Company's Computer System And Its Contents. The Computer Security Handbook Provides A Readable And Comprehensive Resource For Protecting Computer Mainframe Systems And Pc Networks. This Fourth Edition Continues A Long Tradition Of Maintaining Highly Regarded Industry Guidelines For Detecting Virtually Every Possible Threat To Your System And Prescribes Specific Actions You Can Take To Eliminate Them.

the Collected Chapters Are Written By Renowned Industry Professionals. Requiring Minimal Technical Knowledge To Understand, Covered Topics Include: Foundations Of Computer Security, Threats And Vulnerabilities, Prevention (technical Defenses And Human Factors), Detection, Remediation, Management's Role, And Other Considerations Such As Using Encryption Internationally, Anonymity And Identity In Cyberspace, And Censorship.

protect The Information And Networks That Are Vital To Your Organization With Computer Security Handbook, Fourth Edition.

Whether you are in charge of many computers, or even one important one, there are immediate steps you can take to safeguard your company's computer system and its contents. The Computer Security Handbook provides a readable and comprehensive resource for protecting computer mainframe systems and PC networks. This Fourth Edition continues a long tradition of maintaining highly regarded industry guidelines for detecting virtually every possible threat to your system and prescribes specific actions you can take to eliminate them. The collected chapters are written by renowned industry professionals. Requiring minimal technical knowledge to understand, covered topics include: foundations of computer security, threats and vulnerabilities, prevention (technical defenses and human factors), detection, remediation, management's role, and other considerations such as using encryption internationally, anonymity and identity in cyberspace, and censorship. The definitive formula for computer security, from power outages to theft and sabotage Whether you are in charge of many computers, or even one important one, there are immediate steps you can take to safeguard your company's computer system and its contents. The Computer Security Handbook provides a readable and comprehensive resource for protecting computer mainframe systems and PC networks

This is the most comprehensive book on computer security on the market, with 23 chapters and 29 Appendices covering virtually all aspects of computer security.
* Chapters are contributed by recognized experts in the industry.
* This title has come to be known as "Big Blue" in industry circles and has a reputation for being the reference for computer security issues.