Securing the Information Infrastructure

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ISBN: 9781599043791 | 1599043793
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Copyright: 9/30/2007

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As computer networks spread throughout the globe and as technology advances, we are increasingly dependent upon these networks to initiate and complete our daily tasks. However, in this steadily evolving environment, the privacy, security, reliability, and integrity of online content is tested continuously.Securing the Information Infrastructure provides a framework for building trust in computer technology by exploring an array of safeguards that can be used to uphold the integrity and reliability of computing systems. This book challenges readers to examine rapid advances in information technology to recognize its misuse in society, covering such pressing topics as computer ethics, computer network security, and computer forensics.

Preface	p. ix
Acknowledgment	p. xiv
Security Through Moral and Ethical Education
Building Trust in the Information Infrastructure	p. 1
Introduction	p. 1
Problems with Building Trust	p. 2
Steps to Building Trust	p. 7
Conclustion	p. 8
References	p. 9
Need for Morality and Ethics	p. 10
Introduction	p. 10
Morality	p. 11
Ethics	p. 11
Codes of Professional Responsibility	p. 18
The Relevancy of Ethics in Modern Life	p. 20
Conclusion	p. 21
References	p. 21
Building an Ethical Framework for Decision Making	p. 22
Introduction	p. 22
Principle of Duty of Care	p. 23
Work and Decision Making	p. 23
Pillars of a Working Life	p. 25
Need for an Ethical Education	p. 28
Decision Making and the Ethical Framework	p. 35
Conclusion	p. 39
References	p. 40
Security, Anonymity, and Privacy	p. 41
Introduction	p. 41
Security	p. 42
The Importance of Information Security	p. 49
Government and International Security Standards	p. 50
Information Security Evaluation Criteria	p. 53
Privacy	p. 56
Privacy and Security in Cyberspace	p. 59
Conclusion	p. 63
References	p. 64
Security Through Innovative Hardware and Software Systems
Software Standards, Reliability, Safety, and Risk	p. 66
Introduction	p. 66
The Role of Software in the Security of Computing Systems	p. 67
Software Standards	p. 70
Reliability	p. 76
Software Security	p. 79
Causes of Software Failures	p. 82
Conclusion	p. 86
References	p. 87
Network Basics and Securing the Network Infrastructure	p. 88
Introduction	p. 88
Computer Network Basics	p. 89
Network Protocols and Layering	p. 97
Network Services	p. 104
Network Connecting Devices	p. 108
Securing the Network Infrastructure: Best Practices	p. 114
Conclusion	p. 118
References	p. 118
Security Threats and Vulnerabilities	p. 119
Introduction	p. 119
Types of Threats and Vulnerabilities	p. 120
Sources of Information Security Threats	p. 122
Best Practices of Online Security	p. 133
Conclusion	p. 134
References	p. 134
Additional Reading	p. 135
Security Policies and Risk Analysis	p. 137
Introduction	p. 137
Information Security Policy	p. 138
Aspects of Security Policies	p. 139
Building a Security Policy	p. 142
Types of Security Policies	p. 157
Conclusion	p. 160
References	p. 160
Security Analysis, Assessment, and Assurance	p. 161
Introduction	p. 161
Threat Identification	p. 162
Security by Analysis	p. 168
Security Assessment and Assurance	p. 171
Conclusion	p. 179
References	p. 179
Access Control, Authentication, and Authorization	p. 180
Introduction	p. 180
Definitions	p. 181
Access Control	p. 181
Authentication	p. 191
Authorization	p. 203
Conclusion	p. 207
References	p. 207
Perimeter Defense: The Firewall	p. 209
Introduction	p. 209
Types of Firewalls	p. 212
Other Firewalls	p. 227
Virtual Private Network	p. 230
Firewall Issues Before Installation	p. 231
Configuration and Implementation of a Firewall	p. 232
Advantages of Firewalls	p. 234
Disadvantages of Firewalls	p. 235
Securing a Network by a Firewall	p. 236
Conclusion	p. 237
References	p. 238
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems	p. 239
Introduction	p. 239
Definitions	p. 240
Background of Intrusion Detection	p. 242
Basic Modules of an Intrusion Detection System	p. 243
Intrusion Detection Models	p. 244
Responses to Intrusion Detection Reports	p. 247
Types of Intrusion Detection Systems	p. 248
Challenges for Intrusion Detection	p. 254
Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPSs)	p. 255
Conclusion	p. 258
References	p. 258
Security in Wireless Systems	p. 259
Introduction	p. 259
Types of Wireless Technology	p. 260
The Wireless Communication Infrastructure	p. 260
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN): Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi)	p. 265
Security Issues in Wireless Systems	p. 270
Best Practices for Wi-Fi Security	p. 276
Conclusion	p. 278
References	p. 278
Biometrics for Access Control	p. 280
Introduction	p. 280
History of Biometrics	p. 281
Biometric Authentication System	p. 282
Biometric Identifiers	p. 284
Advantages of Biometrics	p. 292
Disadvantages of Biometrics	p. 293
Why Biometrics are Not Truly Accepted	p. 294
The Future of Biometrics	p. 295
Conclusion	p. 296
References	p. 296
Security Through the Legal System
Digital Evidence and Computer Crime	p. 298
Introduction	p. 298
Definitions	p. 299
Nature of Digital Evidence	p. 299
Importance of Digital Evidence	p. 300
Reliability of Digital Evidence	p. 301
The Need for Standardization	p. 302
Proposed Standards for the Exchange of Digital Evidence	p. 303
The Process of Digital Evidence Acquisition	p. 305
Investigative Procedures	p. 306
Conclusion	p. 316
References	p. 316
Digital Crime Investigation and Forensics	p. 318
Definition	p. 318
Computer Forensics	p. 319
History of Computer Forensics	p. 319
Network Forensics	p. 320
Forensics Analysis	p. 321
Forensics Tools	p. 324
Conclusion	p. 334
References	p. 334
What Next?
Trends in Information Assurance	p. 336
Introduction	p. 336
Global Information Assurance Initiatives and Trends	p. 337
National and International Information Security Initiatives	p. 342
Certification Programs	p. 350
Conclusion	p. 352
References	p. 353
Additional Reading	p. 354
Glossary of Terms	p. 355
About the Authors	p. 362
Index	p. 363
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