Essential computer security [[electronic resource] ] : everyone's guide to e-mail, internet, and wireless security / / Tony Bradley, Harlan Carvey
| Essential computer security [[electronic resource] ] : everyone's guide to e-mail, internet, and wireless security / / Tony Bradley, Harlan Carvey |
| Autore | Bradley Tony |
| Edizione | [1st edition] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Rockland, MA, : Syngress Publishing, c2006 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (321 p.) |
| Disciplina | 005.8 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | CarveyHarlan A |
| Soggetto topico |
Computer security
Computers - Access control - Passwords Electronic mail systems - Security measures Firewalls (Computer security) Internet - Security measures Spam filtering (Electronic mail) Spyware (Computer software) |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-281-07186-2
9786611071868 0-08-050589-9 1-59749-159-4 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Front Cover; Essential Computer Security; Copyright Page; Contents; Foreword; Introduction; Part I: Bare Essentials; Chapter 1. Basic Windows Security; Introduction; Why Do You Need to Be Secure?; Why Are You at Risk?; Summary; Additional Resources; Chapter 2. Passwords; Introduction; Password Power; Password Cracking; Storing Your Passwords; One Super-Powerful Password; Summary; Additional Resources; Chapter 3. Viruses, Worms, and Other Malware; Introduction; Malware Terms; The History of Malware; Chapter 4. Patching; Introduction; Patch Terminology; Why Should I Patch?
How Do I Know What to Patch?Summary; Additional Resources; Summary; Additional Resources; Part II: More Essential Security; Chapter 5. Perimeter Security; Introduction; From Moats and Bridges to Firewalls and Filters; Firewalls; Intrusion Detection and Prevention; Summary; Additional Resources; Chapter 6. E-mail Safety; Introduction; The Evolution of E-mail; E-mail Security Concerns; Summary; Additional Resources; Chapter 7. Web Surfing Privacy and Safety; Introduction; The Revolutionary World Wide Web; Web Security Concerns; Summary; Additional Resources; Chapter 8. Wireless Network Security IntroductionThe Basics of Wireless Networks; Basic Wireless Network Security Measures; Additional Hotspot Security Measures; Summary; Additional Resources; Chapter 9. Spyware and Adware; Introduction; What Is Adware?; What Is Spyware?; Getting Rid of Spyware; Summary; Additional Resources; Part III: Testing and Maintenance; Chapter 10. Keeping Things Secure; Introduction; General PC Maintenance; Patches and Updates; Windows XP Security Center; Summary; Additional Resources; Chapter 11. When Disaster Strikes; Introduction; Check the Event Logs; Enable Security Auditing Review Your Firewall LogsScan Your Computer; Restore Your System; Start from Scratch; Restore Your Data; Call In the Pros; Summary; Additional Resources; Chapter 12. Microsoft Alternatives: Inside the Linux Desktop . .; Introduction; Common Desktop Environments; The X Window System and Window Managers; E-mail and Personal Information Management Clients; Sylpheed; Essential Information; E-mail and PIM Software; Migrating Mail; Web Browsers; Office Application Suites; Running Windows Applications on Linux; Summary; Additional Resources; Part IV: Security Resources . Appendix A. Essential Network CommunicationsIntroduction; Computer Protocols; Communication Ports; TCP and UDP Protocols; Understanding IP Addresses and DNS; Managing IP Addresses; Firewalls; Appendix B. Case Study: SOHO (Five Computers, Printer, Servers, etc.); Introduction; Employing a Firewall in a SOHO Environment; Introducing the SOHO Firewall Case Study; Designing the SOHO Firewall; Summary; Solutions Fast Track; Frequently Asked Questions; Appendix C. Glossary of Technology and Terminology; Index |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910450902803321 |
Bradley Tony
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| Rockland, MA, : Syngress Publishing, c2006 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Essential computer security [[electronic resource] ] : everyone's guide to e-mail, internet, and wireless security / / Tony Bradley, Harlan Carvey
| Essential computer security [[electronic resource] ] : everyone's guide to e-mail, internet, and wireless security / / Tony Bradley, Harlan Carvey |
| Autore | Bradley Tony |
| Edizione | [1st edition] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Rockland, MA, : Syngress Publishing, c2006 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (321 p.) |
| Disciplina | 005.8 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | CarveyHarlan A |
| Soggetto topico |
Computer security
Computers - Access control - Passwords Electronic mail systems - Security measures Firewalls (Computer security) Internet - Security measures Spam filtering (Electronic mail) Spyware (Computer software) |
| ISBN |
1-281-07186-2
9786611071868 0-08-050589-9 1-59749-159-4 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Front Cover; Essential Computer Security; Copyright Page; Contents; Foreword; Introduction; Part I: Bare Essentials; Chapter 1. Basic Windows Security; Introduction; Why Do You Need to Be Secure?; Why Are You at Risk?; Summary; Additional Resources; Chapter 2. Passwords; Introduction; Password Power; Password Cracking; Storing Your Passwords; One Super-Powerful Password; Summary; Additional Resources; Chapter 3. Viruses, Worms, and Other Malware; Introduction; Malware Terms; The History of Malware; Chapter 4. Patching; Introduction; Patch Terminology; Why Should I Patch?
How Do I Know What to Patch?Summary; Additional Resources; Summary; Additional Resources; Part II: More Essential Security; Chapter 5. Perimeter Security; Introduction; From Moats and Bridges to Firewalls and Filters; Firewalls; Intrusion Detection and Prevention; Summary; Additional Resources; Chapter 6. E-mail Safety; Introduction; The Evolution of E-mail; E-mail Security Concerns; Summary; Additional Resources; Chapter 7. Web Surfing Privacy and Safety; Introduction; The Revolutionary World Wide Web; Web Security Concerns; Summary; Additional Resources; Chapter 8. Wireless Network Security IntroductionThe Basics of Wireless Networks; Basic Wireless Network Security Measures; Additional Hotspot Security Measures; Summary; Additional Resources; Chapter 9. Spyware and Adware; Introduction; What Is Adware?; What Is Spyware?; Getting Rid of Spyware; Summary; Additional Resources; Part III: Testing and Maintenance; Chapter 10. Keeping Things Secure; Introduction; General PC Maintenance; Patches and Updates; Windows XP Security Center; Summary; Additional Resources; Chapter 11. When Disaster Strikes; Introduction; Check the Event Logs; Enable Security Auditing Review Your Firewall LogsScan Your Computer; Restore Your System; Start from Scratch; Restore Your Data; Call In the Pros; Summary; Additional Resources; Chapter 12. Microsoft Alternatives: Inside the Linux Desktop . .; Introduction; Common Desktop Environments; The X Window System and Window Managers; E-mail and Personal Information Management Clients; Sylpheed; Essential Information; E-mail and PIM Software; Migrating Mail; Web Browsers; Office Application Suites; Running Windows Applications on Linux; Summary; Additional Resources; Part IV: Security Resources . Appendix A. Essential Network CommunicationsIntroduction; Computer Protocols; Communication Ports; TCP and UDP Protocols; Understanding IP Addresses and DNS; Managing IP Addresses; Firewalls; Appendix B. Case Study: SOHO (Five Computers, Printer, Servers, etc.); Introduction; Employing a Firewall in a SOHO Environment; Introducing the SOHO Firewall Case Study; Designing the SOHO Firewall; Summary; Solutions Fast Track; Frequently Asked Questions; Appendix C. Glossary of Technology and Terminology; Index |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910784273303321 |
Bradley Tony
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| Rockland, MA, : Syngress Publishing, c2006 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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