Essential Computer Security: Everyone's Guide to Email, Internet, and Wireless Security
- 1st Edition - November 8, 2006
- Imprint: Syngress
- Author: T. Bradley
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 5 9 7 4 9 - 1 1 4 - 3
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 0 5 0 5 8 9 - 3
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Request a sales quoteEssential 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.
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
* Provides detailed coverage of the essential security subjects that everyone needs to know
* Covers just enough information to educate without being overwhelming
All computer users at every level. Home users, small business users, and large business.
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Acknowledgments
Dedication
Author Acknowledgments
Lead Author
Contributing Authors
Technical Editor
Foreword
Introduction
Part I: Bare Essentials
Chapter 1: Basic Windows Security
Introduction
Why Do You Need to Be Secure?
Why Are You at Risk?
Summary
Additional Resources
Chapter 2: Passwords
Introduction
Password Power
Password Cracking
Storing Your Passwords
One Super-Powerful Password
Summary
Additional Resources
Chapter 3: Viruses, Worms, and Other Malware
Introduction
Malware Terms
The History of Malware
Summary
Additional Resources
Chapter 4: Patching
Introduction
Patch Terminology
Why Should I Patch?
How Do I Know What to Patch?
Summary
Additional Resources
Part II: More Essential Security
Chapter 5: Perimeter Security
Introduction
From Moats and Bridges to Firewalls and Filters
Firewalls
Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Summary
Additional Resources
Chapter 6: E-mail Safety
Introduction
The Evolution of E-mail
E-mail Security Concerns
Summary
Additional Resources
Chapter 7: Web Surfing Privacy and Safety
Introduction
The Revolutionary World Wide Web
Web Security Concerns
Summary
Additional Resources
Chapter 8: Wireless Network Security
Introduction
The Basics of Wireless Networks
Basic Wireless Network Security Measures
Additional Hotspot Security Measures
Summary
Additional Resources
Chapter 9: Spyware and Adware
Introduction
What Is Adware?
What Is Spyware?
Getting Rid of Spyware
Summary
Additional Resources
Part III: Testing and Maintenance
Chapter 10: Keeping Things Secure
Introduction
General PC Maintenance
Patches and Updates
Windows XP Security Center
Summary
Additional Resources
Chapter 11: When Disaster Strikes
Introduction
Check the Event Logs
Enable Security Auditing
Review Your Firewall Logs
Scan Your Computer
Restore Your System
Start from Scratch
Restore Your Data
Call In the Pros
Summary
Additional Resources
Chapter 12: Microsoft Alternatives
Introduction
Common Desktop Environments
The X Window System and Window Managers
E-mail and Personal Information Management Clients
Web Browsers
Office Application Suites
Running Windows Applications on Linux
Summary
Additional Resources
Part IV: Security Resources
Appendix A: Essential Network Communications
Introduction
Computer Protocols
Communication Ports
TCP and UDP Protocols
Understanding IP Addresses and DNS
Managing IP Addresses
Firewalls
Appendix B: Case Study
Introduction
Employing a Firewall in a SOHO Environment
Introducing the SOHO Firewall Case Study
Designing the SOHO Firewall
Summary
Solutions Fast Track
Frequently Asked Questions
Appendix C: Glossary of Technology and Terminology
Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: November 8, 2006
- No. of pages (eBook): 279
- Imprint: Syngress
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9781597491143
- eBook ISBN: 9780080505893
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T. Bradley
Tony Bradley, CISSP-ISSAP, is the Guide for the About.com site for Internet / Network Security. He has written for a variety of other web sites and publications including SearchSecurity.com, WindowsNetworking.com, Smart Computing Magazine and Information Security Magazine. Currently a security architect and consultant for a Fortune 100 company, Tony has driven security policies and technologies for antivirus and incident response for Fortune 500 companies and he has been network administrator and technical support for smaller companies. He is Microsoft Certified as an MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) and MCSA (Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator) in Windows 2000 and an MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional) in Windows NT.
He has on average over 600,000 page views per month and 25,000 subscribers to his weekly newsletter. He created a 10-part Computer Security 101 Class which has had thousands of participants since its creation and continues to gain in popularity through word of mouth.
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CISSP-ISSAP, a security architect and consultant for a Fortune 100 company.Read Essential Computer Security: Everyone's Guide to Email, Internet, and Wireless Security on ScienceDirect