Internet Security: How to Defend Against Attackers on the Web: . (Jones & Bartlett Learning Information Systems Security & Assurance)

The Second Edition of Internet Security: How to Defend Against Attackers on the Web (formerly titled Security Strategies in Web Applications and Social Networking) provides an in-depth look at how to secure mobile users as customer-facing information migrates from mainframe computers and application servers to Web-enabled applications. Written by an industry expert, this book provides a comprehensive explanation of the evolutionary changes that have occurred in computing, communications, and social networking and discusses how to secure systems against all the risks, threats, and vulnerabilities associated with Web-enabled applications accessible via the internet. Using examples and exercises, this book incorporates hands-on activities to prepare readers to successfully secure Web-enabled applications. New and Key Features of the Second Edition: NEW! - New Chapter 4, Securing Mobile Communications Provides a weatlh of exercises and real-world examples Details the latest internet threats and risks when connecting to the internet, as well as mitigating risk and securing applications Discusses penetration testing of production Web sites Examines mobile device and connectivity security

Mike Harwood (MCT, MCSE, A+, Network+, Server+, Linux+) has more than 15 years experience working in information technology and related fields. In that time, he’s held a number of roles within IT, including network administrator, instructor, technical writer, Web site designer, consultant, and online marketing strategist. He’s been a regular on-air technology contributor for CBC Radio and has written numerous computer books, including the best-selling Network+ Exam Cram for Que Publishing and the A+ Faster Smarter title for Microsoft. Currently Mike is employed as the new editor and writer for the yoursecondfifty.com/magazine.