Security+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals - Softcover

Mark Ciampa

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1111640173 ISBN 13: 9781111640170

Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning, 2011

Synopsis

Reflecting the latest trends and developments from the information security field, best-selling "Security+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals, International Edition", provides a complete introduction to practical network and computer security and maps to the CompTIA Security+ SY0-301 Certification Exam. The text covers the fundamentals of network security, including compliance and operational security; threats and vulnerabilities; application, data, and host security; access control and identity management; and, cryptography. This updated edition includes new topics, such as psychological approaches to social engineering attacks, Web application attacks, penetration testing, data loss prevention, cloud computing security, and application programming development security. This new edition features activities that link to the Information Security Community Site, which offers video lectures, podcats, discussion boards, additional hands-on activities and more to provide a wealth of res

About this title

About the Author:

Mark Ciampa is Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Previously, he served as Associate Professor and Director of Academic Computing for 20 years at Volunteer State Community College in Gallatin, Tennessee. Dr. Ciampa has worked in the IT industry as a computer consultant for the U.S. Postal Service, the Tennessee Municipal Technical Advisory Service, and the University of Tennessee. He is also the author of many Cengage/Course Technology books, including Security+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals; CWNA Guide to Wireless LANs, 3e; CWSP Guide to Wireless Security; Guide to Wireless Communications; and Networking BASICS. He holds a PhD in digital communication systems from Indiana State University.

Review:

1. Introduction to Security. 2. Malware and Social Engineering Attacks 3. Internet, Wireless, and Other Attacks. 4. Vulnerability Assessment and Mitigating Attacks 5. Data, Application, and Physical Security. 6. Securing the Host. 7. Network Security. 8. Network Security Protocols and Administering a Secure Network. 9. Wireless Network Security. 10. Access Control Fundamentals. 11. Authentication and Account Management. 12. Basic Cryptography. 13. Digital Certificates, PKI, and Transport Encryption. 14. Business Continuity. 15. Risk Mitigation and Awareness Training.

About this edition

• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1111640173
• ISBN 13: 9781111640170
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 608