Computer Security: Protecting Digital Resources

Today, society is faced with numerous internet schemes, fraudulent scams, and means of identity theft that threaten our safety and our peace of mind. Computer Security: Protecting Digital Resources provides a broad approach to computer-related crime, electronic commerce, corporate networking, and Internet security, topics that have become increasingly important as more and more threats are made on our internet environment. This book is oriented toward the average computer user, business professional, government worker, and those within the education community, with the expectation that readers can learn to use the network with some degree of safety and security. The author places emphasis on the numerous vulnerabilities and threats that are inherent in the Internet environment. Efforts are made to present techniques and suggestions to avoid identity theft and fraud. Readers will gain a clear insight into the many security issues facing the e-commerce, networking, web, and internet environments, as well as what can be done to keep personal and business information secure.

PartPart 1 Basics and General Understanding
ChapterChapter 1 Cyber Environment and Security Issues
ChapterChapter 2 Attacks, Threats, and Vulnerabilities
ChapterChapter 3 Scams, Identity Theft, and Fraud
ChapterChapter 4 Computer and Digital Assets Security
PartPart 2 Computer Systems and Networks
ChapterChapter 5 The Internet and Web Network Environment
ChapterChapter 6 Wired and Wireless Local Area Networks
ChapterChapter 7 Computer, Server, and Database Security Issues
ChapterChapter 8 E-Commerce Security Mechanisms
PartPart 3 Security and Operations Administration
ChapterChapter 9 Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning
ChapterChapter 10 Intrusion Detection and Prevention
ChapterChapter 11 Problem Solving and Security Administration
PartPart 4 Security Resources, Education, and Standards
ChapterChapter 12 Security Solutions for Digital Resources
ChapterChapter 13 Standards, Specifications, and Protocols
ChapterChapter 14 Training, Certifications, and Careers