Author:
Rao, Umesh Hodeghatta, author
Imprint:Berkeley, CA : ApressOpen, c2014.
Descriptionxxvii, 361 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Note:1: Introduction to Security -- 2: History of Computer Security -- 3: Key Concepts and Principles -- 4: Access Controls -- 5: Information Systems Management -- 6:Application and Web Security -- 7: Malicious Software and Anti-Virus Software -- 8: Cryptography -- 9: Understanding Networks -- 10: Firewalls -- 11: Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems -- 12: Virtual Private Networks -- 13: Data Backups & Cloud Computing -- 14: Physical Security and Biometrics -- 15: Social Engineering -- 16. Current Trends in Information Security -- 17. Bibliography.
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Note:"This book is intended to educate all users about the kinds of security practices and standards that exist. It also covers how to manage security software and updates in order to protect organizations from (the) possible security threats they could encounter." pg 4 of cover
