{"product_id":"computer-security-fundamentals-9780135774779","title":"Computer Security Fundamentals","description":"\u003cp\u003eClearly explains core concepts, terminology, challenges, technologies, and skills\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCovers today's latest attacks and countermeasures\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe perfect beginner's guide for anyone interested in a computer security career\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDr. Chuck Easttom brings together complete coverage of all basic concepts, terminology, and issues, along with all the skills you need to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing on 30 years of experience as a security instructor, consultant, and researcher, Easttom helps you take a proactive, realistic approach to assessing threats and implementing countermeasures. Writing clearly and simply, he addresses crucial issues that many introductory security books ignore, while addressing the realities of a world where billions of new devices are Internet-connected.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis guide covers web attacks, hacking, spyware, network defense, security appliances, VPNs, password use, and much more. Its many tips and examples reflect new industry trends and the state-of-the-art in both attacks and defense. Exercises, projects, and review questions in every chapter help you deepen your understanding and apply all you've learned.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you're a student, a professional, or a manager, this guide will help you protect your assets--and expand your career options.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLEARN HOW TO\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e Identify and prioritize potential threats to your network\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Use basic networking knowledge to improve security\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Get inside the minds of hackers, so you can deter their attacks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Implement a proven layered approach to network security\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Resist modern social engineering attacks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Defend against today's most common Denial of Service (DoS) attacks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Halt viruses, spyware, worms, Trojans, and other malware\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Prevent problems arising from malfeasance or ignorance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Choose the best encryption methods for your organization\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Compare security technologies, including the latest security appliances\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Implement security policies that will work in your environment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Scan your network for vulnerabilities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Evaluate potential security consultants\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Master basic computer forensics and know what to do if you're attacked\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Learn how cyberterrorism and information warfare are evolving\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Easttom II\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Pearson It Certification\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/02\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 512\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.90w x 1.10d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780135774779\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr. Chuck Easttom\u003c\/strong\u003e is the author of 26 books, including several on computer security, forensics, and cryptography. He has also authored scientific papers on digital forensics, cyber warfare, cryptography, and applied mathematics. He is an inventor with 16 computer science patents. He holds a Doctor of Science in cyber security (dissertation topic: a study of lattice-based algorithms for post quantum cryptography) and three master's degrees (one in applied computer science, one in education, and one in systems engineering). He also holds 44 industry certifications (CISSP, CEH, etc.) He is a frequent speaker at cybersecurity, computer science, and engineering conferences. He is a Distinguished Speaker of the ACM and a Senior member of the IEEE and a Senior member of the ACM. Dr. Easttom is also a reviewer for five scientific journals and Editor in Chief for the \u003cem\u003eAmerican Journal of Science and Engineering\u003c\/em\u003e. You can find out more about Dr. Easttom and his research at www.ChuckEasttom.com.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pearson It Certification","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":41317983158387,"sku":"9.78014E+12","price":143.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_746f539c-38ca-4e85-9452-c02057c3dc81.jpg?v=1706714120","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/computer-security-fundamentals-9780135774779","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}