Computer Security Basis, 2nd Edition

Computer Security for the 21st Century

This is the must-have book for a must-know field. Today, general security knowledge is man¬datory, and if you need to understand the fundamentals, Computer Security Basics is the book for you.

This new edition builds on the well-established principles developed in the original edition and updates that core knowledge thoroughly. For anyone who is involved with computer security, including security administrators, system administrators, developers, and IT managers, Computer Security Basics offers a clear overview of the security concepts you need to know. Topics range from access controls, malicious software, security policy, cryptography, and biometrics, to government regula¬tions and standards.

This handbook describes complicated concepts—such as trusted systems, encryption, and mandatory access control—in simple terms. It tells you what you need to know to understand the basics of com¬puter security, and it will help your employees to practice safe computing.

Topics include:

• Computer security concepts
  
• Security breaches, such as viruses and other malicious programs
  
• Access controls
  
• Security policy
  
• Web attacks
  
• Communications and network security
  
• Encryption
  
• Physical security and biometrics
  
• Wireless network security
  
• Computer security and requirements of the Orange Book
  
• OSI Model and TEMPEST

About the Authors
Rick Lehtinen is an experienced security trainer and security course developer.

G.T. Gangemi, Sr., is Director of Wang Laboratories' Secure Systems Program. The Wang organization mirrors the structure of the U.S. government's Information Security (INFOSEC) program, encompassing computer security (COMPUSEC), communications security (COMSEC), TEMPEST, and physical access. Mr. Gangemi is responsible for all Wang security-related products designed for government and commercial use. He has previously held management positions at Wang in a variety of areas, including research and development, product management and marketing, account management, and business planning. He attended La Salle College and the Program for Senior Executives at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government. He served in the U.S. Army and is a private pilot.