04582nam 2200685Ia 450 991082868790332120230120004922.01-281-07710-097866110771050-08-055474-1(CKB)1000000000383570(EBL)330200(OCoLC)182560831(SSID)ssj0000276256(PQKBManifestationID)11206006(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000276256(PQKBWorkID)10223619(PQKB)11073350(Au-PeEL)EBL330200(CaPaEBR)ebr10196336(CaONFJC)MIL107710(CaSebORM)9780080554747(MiAaPQ)EBC330200(OCoLC-P)182560831(OCoLC)931874013(OCoLC)ocn931874013(EXLCZ)99100000000038357020070507d2007 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrZen and the art of information security /Ira Winkler1st editionRockland, MA Syngressc20071 online resource (193 p.)Includes index.1-59749-168-3 Front Cover; Zen and the Art of Information Security; Copyright Page; Contents; Introduction; Why You Shouldn't Buy This Book; Chapter 1. Zen and the Art of Cybersecurity; Philosophy of Security; Chapter 2. Why l Don't Like the Title of This Book; What Makes a Scientist; Why Some People are Better Scientists; Putting it All Together; Applying Science; Chapter 3. What is Security?; Risk; What is a Security Program?; Optimizing Risk; Consciously Accept Risk; Chapter 4. A Bad Question; Value has Nothing to do With Computers; A Typical Security Budget; Determining A Security BudgetMultiyear BudgetsRemind the CIO the I means Information; Making Risk a Conscious Decision; Chapter 5. What Makes a Master; Mastering Computer Security; Chapter 6. Knights and Dragons; The FUD Factor; Dragons Forgive Incompetency; Terrorists Really Aren't That Good; The People You Really Have to Worry About; Look for Snakes, Not Dragons; Don't Suffer Death By 1,000 Cuts; Chapter 7. Cyberterrorism is Not Effective; Anthrax vs. Nimda; It is Easier to Blow Things Up; What is a Terrorist?; Chapter 8. Common Sense and Common Knowledge; Wanting Benefit Without the Associated CostsSome People Are Just StupidThe Wizard of Oz; Chapter 9. Never Underestimate the Stupidity of a Criminal; There is a Difference Between Being Good and Being Effective; Understanding your Adversary; The Criminal Mindset; Your Kids are Notas Smart as You Think; Chapter 10. Information Security Is INFORMATION Security; Chapter 11. Is Security a Should or a Must?; Management Must Believe Security is a Must; So is Security a Should or a Must For You?; Chapter 12. If You Don't Remember History, You Will Repeat It; Chapter 13. Ira's Golden Rules; Take Responsibility; Decide Security is a MustEducate YourselfRemember, You are Protecting Information; Protecting Your Computer; Note on Security Software; The 95/5 Rule; Chapter 14. Chance Favors the Prepared; Ubiquitous Security; The Purpose of This Book; Technology is Still Important; Security is Really Risk Management; Be Responsible; Appendix A: Critical Moments in Computer Security History; Index; Syngress: The Definition of a Serious Security LibraryWhile security is generally perceived to be a complicated and expensive process, Zen and the Art of Information Security makes security understandable to the average person in a completely non-technical, concise, and entertaining format. Through the use of analogies and just plain common sense, readers see through the hype and become comfortable taking very simple actions to secure themselves. Even highly technical people have misperceptions about security concerns and will also benefit from Ira Winkler's experiences making security understandable to the business world. Mr. Winkler is one of tIra Winkler's zen of securityComputer securityComputer crimesPreventionComputer security.Computer crimesPrevention.364.16/8658.478364.168Winkler Ira953871MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910828687903321Zen and the art of information security3976283UNINA